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Strong shareholder support at Vermilion Energy (NYSE: VET) 2026 annual meeting

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Vermilion Energy Inc. reported the voting results from its annual shareholder meeting held on May 6, 2026. Shareholders representing 79,024,098 common shares, or 51.79% of issued and outstanding shares, participated.

Shareholders approved fixing the board size at eight directors, with 99.15% of votes cast in favour. All eight director nominees were elected, each receiving at least 91.51% support. Deloitte LLP was reappointed as auditor with 98.49% of votes in favour. The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 96.97% support. Two directors, Carin S. Knickel and William B. Roby, retired from the board at the end of their terms.

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Shares voted 79,024,098 shares Common shares voted at May 6, 2026 annual meeting
Turnout 51.79% Percentage of issued and outstanding shares represented at meeting
Board size approval 99.15% for Votes for fixing number of directors at eight
Lowest director support 91.51% for Support for nominee Stephen P. Larke
Auditor appointment support 98.49% for Votes for appointing Deloitte LLP as auditor
Say-on-pay support 96.97% for Advisory vote on executive compensation approach
ordinary resolution regulatory
"1. Ordinary resolution to approve fixing the number of directors of Vermilion"
An ordinary resolution is a decision made by shareholders at a company meeting that is approved when more than half of the votes cast are in favor. Think of it like a household vote where a majority decides routine matters — it covers everyday corporate actions such as approving directors, routine policy changes, or distributions, and matters to investors because these majority-approved choices shape governance, management authority, and the company’s near-term direction.
Information Circular regulatory
"as described in the Information Circular."
An information circular is a formal document sent to shareholders before a corporate vote or major transaction that explains the proposal, background facts, financial terms, potential conflicts of interest and how to cast a vote. It matters to investors because it provides the key facts and risks needed to make an informed decision about their shares, like a detailed brochure you read before voting in a neighborhood association to understand who benefits and why.
advisory basis regulatory
"Ordinary resolution to accept on an advisory basis the approach to executive compensation"
executive compensation financial
"advisory basis the approach to executive compensation, as disclosed"
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.
Chartered Accountants financial
"appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Vermilion"

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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 May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-35829

 

Vermilion Energy Inc. 

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

3500, 520 – 3rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R3

 

 (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
 
Exhibit   Description
     
99.1   News Release dated May 7, 2026 - Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.      

 

VERMILION ENERGY INC.

 

 

     
By:   /s/ Lars Glemser
Title:   Lars Glemser, VP and Chief Financial Officer


 Date: May 7, 2026

Exhibit 99.1 

 

Vermilion Energy Inc. Reports Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

CALGARY, AB, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce the voting results from our annual meeting of shareholders held on May 6, 2026. A total of 79,024,098 common shares representing 51.79% of Vermilion's issued and outstanding common shares were voted in connection with the meeting.

The vote on each matter was conducted by ballot. The manner in which the proxies were voted or ballots cast, as applicable, in respect of each matter is set out below.

1.  Ordinary resolution to approve fixing the number of directors of Vermilion to be elected at the Meeting at eight (8).

Votes For Votes Against
Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%)
78,354,677 99.15 % 669,421 0.85 %

 

2.  Ordinary resolution to approve the election of the following eight nominees to serve as directors of Vermilion for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, as described in the Information Circular.

Name of Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld
  Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%)
Myron M. Stadnyk 67,312,633 98.58 % 970,297 1.42 %
Dion Hatcher 67,288,771 98.54 % 994,159 1.46 %
Corey B. Bieber 67,229,290 98.46 % 1,053,640 1.54 %
James J. Kleckner Jr. 66,265,759 97.05 % 2,017,171 2.95 %
Stephen P. Larke 62,482,558 91.51 % 5,800,372 8.49 %
Paul B. Myers 67,324,820 98.60 % 958,110 1.40 %
Manjit K. Sharma 64,122,755 93.91 % 4,160,175 6.09 %
Judy A. Steele 66,934,582 98.03 % 1,348,348 1.97 %

 

3.  Ordinary resolution to approve the appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of Vermilion for the ensuing year.

Votes For Votes Withheld
Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%)
77,827,158 98.49 % 1,196,940 1.51 %

 

4.  Ordinary resolution to accept on an advisory basis the approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in the Information Circular.

Votes For Votes Against
Number Percent (%) Number Percent (%)
66,210,717 96.97 % 2,072,213 3.03 %

 

Carin S. Knickel and William B. Roby did not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders and accordingly retired from the Board at the end of their current terms. Vermilion extends its appreciation to Ms. Knickel and Mr. Roby for their service, commitment, and invaluable contributions during their respective tenures as directors of Vermilion.

About Vermilion

Vermilion is a global gas producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration and development of liquids-rich natural gas in Canada and conventional natural gas in Europe while optimizing low-decline oil assets. Our repositioned portfolio is focused on per share value creation, with long-life assets that deliver top decile realized gas prices and enhanced capital allocation optionality.

Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important than the safety of the public and those who work with Vermilion, and the protection of the natural surroundings. In addition, the Company emphasizes strategic community investment in each of its operating areas.

Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.

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SOURCE Vermilion Energy Inc.

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For further information: For further information please contact: Investor Relations, TEL (403) 269-4884   |   IR TOLL FREE 1-866-895-8101   |   investor_relations@vermilionenergy.com   |   www.vermilionenergy.com

CO: Vermilion Energy Inc.

CNW 16:05e 07-MAY-26

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