Aya Gold & Silver investors back board, auditors
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported voting results from its June 12, 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. reported voting results from its June 12, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders present or represented totaled 72,780,231 common shares, or 50.77% of the 143,349,749 shares issued and outstanding on April 23, 2026, the record date.
All eight nominated directors were elected, with support ranging from 88.91% for Benoit La Salle to 99.97% for John Burzynski. KPMG LLP was appointed as independent auditors for the ensuing year, with 99.90% of votes cast in favor.
Shareholders also approved an advisory, non-binding resolution on the company’s approach to executive compensation, with 94.75% of votes cast in favor and 5.25% against.
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Key Figures
Shares outstanding: 143,349,749 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 72,780,231 shares
Meeting turnout: 50.77%
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8 metrics
Shares outstanding
143,349,749 shares
Common shares issued and outstanding as of April 23, 2026
Shares represented at meeting
72,780,231 shares
Common shares present or represented at June 12, 2026 meeting
Meeting turnout
50.77%
Percentage of outstanding shares present or represented
Auditor appointment support
99.90%
Votes cast for KPMG LLP as independent auditors
Auditor votes for
72,709,627 votes
Votes cast for auditor appointment and remuneration
Say-on-pay support
94.75%
Percentage of votes cast for advisory executive compensation resolution
Lowest director support
88.91%
Votes cast for director nominee Benoit La Salle
Highest director support
99.97%
Votes cast for director nominee John Burzynski
Key Terms
Report of Voting Results, National Instrument 51-102, Continuous Disclosure Obligations, independent auditors, +2 more
6 terms
Report of Voting Results regulatory
"AYA GOLD & SILVER INC. (the “Corporation”) Report of Voting Results Pursuant to Section 11.3"
National Instrument 51-102 regulatory
"Pursuant to Section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 ¾ Continuous Disclosure Obligations"
National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.
Continuous Disclosure Obligations regulatory
"National Instrument 51-102 ¾ Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102")"
A legal duty for publicly traded companies to quickly share any material information about their business, finances, operations, or risks with the market so all investors have the same facts at the same time. It matters because timely, equal access to key news helps prices reflect true value, reduces the chance of sudden surprises, and protects investors from unfair advantage—like keeping a public scoreboard updated so everyone sees the current score.
independent auditors financial
"KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as independent auditors of the Corporation"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
advisory and non-binding resolution regulatory
"approval of an advisory and non-binding resolution accepting the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation"
executive compensation financial
"resolution accepting the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation, the results on this matter"
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.
FAQ
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What were the quorum and turnout at Aya Gold & Silver (AYA)'s 2026 AGM?
Aya Gold & Silver reported 72,780,231 common shares present or represented, equal to 50.77% of the 143,349,749 shares outstanding on April 23, 2026. This level of turnout established a valid quorum for the June 12, 2026 annual meeting.
Which directors were elected at Aya Gold & Silver (AYA)'s June 2026 meeting?
Shareholders elected eight directors: Annie Torkia Lagacé, Benoit La Salle, Yves Bonin, Eloïse Martin, Ghislane Guedira, John Burzynski, Krystal Ramsden, and Yves Grou. Each nominee received a strong majority of votes cast in favor at the annual meeting.
How much support did Aya Gold & Silver (AYA) directors receive in the vote?
Support for director nominees ranged from 88.91% of votes cast for Benoit La Salle to 99.97% for John Burzynski. Other nominees received between roughly 92.90% and 99.96% of votes cast in favor, indicating broad shareholder backing.
Who are the auditors of Aya Gold & Silver (AYA) for the ensuing year?
Shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as independent auditors for the ensuing year. The proposal received 72,709,627 votes cast for, representing 99.90%, with only 70,604 votes withheld, or 0.10%.
What was the result of Aya Gold & Silver (AYA)'s say-on-pay vote?
An advisory, non-binding resolution on executive compensation received 62,291,846 votes cast for, representing 94.75% support. Votes against totaled 3,449,411, or 5.25%. This indicates strong shareholder approval of the company’s approach to executive pay.
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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 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June, 2026.
Commission File Number: 001-43230
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
1320 boulevard Graham, suite 132, Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada, H3P 3C8
(Address of principal executive office)
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 documents are being furnished to the SEC as exhibits to this Form 6-K:
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1* | Voting Results Report | |||||||
* Filed herewith
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.
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
| Date May 4, 2026 | By | /s/ Elias J. Elias | |||||||||
| Elias J. Elias | |||||||||||
| Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer & Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
AYA GOLD & SILVER INC. (the “Corporation”)
Report of Voting Results Pursuant to Section 11.3 of
National Instrument 51-102 ¾ Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102")
Following the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation held on June 12, 2026 (the “Meeting”), and in accordance with section 11.3 of NI 51-102, we hereby advise you of the following voting results as tabulated. Accordingly, there were 72,780,231 common shares present or represented at the meeting or 50.77% of the 143,349,749 common shares issued and outstanding on April 23, 2026, being the record date for the Meeting.
Election of Directors
Based on the proxies received by the Corporation and the votes on a show of hands, the following individuals were elected as directors of the Corporation until the next annual shareholders’ meeting, with the following results:
RESOLUTION No. 1 Name of Nominee | Votes cast FOR | Percentage (%) of votes cast FOR | Votes AGAINST | Percentage (%) of votes cast AGAINST | ||||||||||
1. Annie Torkia Lagacé | 65,713,943 | 99.96% | 27,314 | 0.04% | ||||||||||
2. Benoit La Salle | 58,450,478 | 88.91% | 7,290,779 | 11.09% | ||||||||||
3. Yves Bonin | 65,703,881 | 99.94% | 37,376 | 0.06% | ||||||||||
4. Eloïse Martin | 63,459,815 | 96.53% | 2,281,440 | 3.47% | ||||||||||
5. Ghislane Guedira | 61,669,638 | 93.81% | 4,071,619 | 6.19% | ||||||||||
6. John Burzynski | 65,722,913 | 99.97% | 18,344 | 0.03% | ||||||||||
7. Krystal Ramsden | 65,684,250 | 99.91% | 57,007 | 0.09% | ||||||||||
8. Yves Grou | 61,073,113 | 92.90% | 4,668,142 | 7.10% | ||||||||||
Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors
Based on the proxies received by the Corporation and the votes on a show of hands, KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was appointed as independent auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and the directors are authorized to fix their remuneration, with the following results:
RESOLUTION No. 2 | Votes cast FOR | Percentage (%) of voted cast FOR | Votes WITHHELD | Percentage (%) of voted cast WITHHELD | ||||||||||
Appointment and Remuneration of Auditors | 72,709,627 | 99.90% | 70,604 | 0.10% | ||||||||||
Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation
Based on the proxies received by the Corporation and the votes on a show of hands with respect to the approval of an advisory and non-binding resolution accepting the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation, the results on this matter were as follows:
RESOLUTION No. 3 | Votes cast FOR | Percentage (%) of votes cast FOR | Votes cast AGAINST | Percentage (%) of votes cast AGAINST | ||||||||||
Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation | 62,291,846 | 94.75% | 3,449,411 | 5.25% | ||||||||||