Defense Metals: Navigating the Canada Post Strike for AGM

The ongoing Canada Post strike has raised concerns about the timely delivery of proxy materials to shareholders, potentially impacting their ability to participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Defense Metals Corp. (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D). In response, Defense Metals has implemented alternative methods to ensure shareholders can access and vote on time.

The Canada Post strike may disrupt the distribution of proxy materials, but Defense Metals has taken proactive measures to mitigate this issue. The company has made its notice of meeting, information circular, and form of proxy available on its SEDAR+ profile and website. This allows shareholders to access the necessary materials electronically, regardless of the postal strike.

Registered shareholders who hold their shares directly with the company can contact Defense Metals directly at 1-604-354-2491 or email [email protected] to receive a proxy and assistance with voting. Beneficial shareholders, who hold their investment through a brokerage house or other intermediary, should contact their broker representative to request a proxy or voter information form.

To accommodate any delays caused by the Canada Post strike, Defense Metals has extended the voting deadline to Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. PST. Shareholders who wish to receive a paper copy of the Meeting materials can call or email the company as stated above, but requests should be received by Monday, December 9, 2024, to ensure timely delivery.

Defense Metals has also satisfied the conditions of an exemption from the requirement to send proxy-related materials, as per Canadian Securities Administrators Coordinated Blanket Order 51-931 dated December 4, 2024. This exemption allows the company to rely on alternative methods of communication to ensure shareholders can participate in the AGM voting process.

In conclusion, the Canada Post strike may pose challenges to the timely distribution of proxy materials, but Defense Metals has taken proactive measures to ensure shareholders can access and vote on time. By making materials available electronically and extending the voting deadline, the company has demonstrated its commitment to facilitating shareholder participation in the AGM.