Agnico Eagle Announces Election of Directors
Toronto (May 1, 2015) – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM, TSX:AEM) ("Agnico Eagle") today announced that, at the annual and special meeting of shareholders held earlier today (the "Meeting"), each of the twelve nominees listed in the management information circular dated March 12, 2015 were elected as directors of Agnico Eagle. The detailed results of the vote are set out below:
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Total Votes Cast | Percentage of Votes For | Percentag of Votes Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Leanne M. Baker | 132,818,312 | 4,122,215 | 136,940,527 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| Sean Boyd | 136,489,304 | 451,223 | 136,940,527 | 99.67% | 0.33% |
| Martine A. Celej | 135,283,781 | 1,656,746 | 136,940,527 | 98.79% | 1.21% |
| Robert J. Gemmell | 135,304,525 | 1,636,002 | 136,940,527 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| Bernard Kraft | 135,265,545 | 1,674,832 | 136,940,527 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| Mel Leiderman | 136,232,645 | 707,882 | 136,940,527 | 99.48% | 0.52% |
| Deborah McCombe | 134,087,907 | 2,852,620 | 136,940,527 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| James D. Nasso | 133,993,761 | 2,946,766 | 136,940,527 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| Dr. Sean Riley | 136,375,667 | 564,860 | 136,940,527 | 99.59% | 0.41% |
| J. Merfyn Roberts | 135,068,548 | 1,871,979 | 136,940,527 | 98.63% | 1.37% |
| Howard R. Stockford | 135,205,053 | 1,735,474 | 136,940,527 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| Pertti Voutilainen | 133,681,555 | 3,258,972 | 136,940,527 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
- As a ballot was not required, the number of votes disclosed reflects only the proxies received by management of
Agnico Eagle in advance of the Meeting.
Biographical information on all directors is available at www.agnicoeagle.com.
About Agnico Eagle
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company that has produced precious metals since 1957. Its eight mines are located in Canada, Finland and Mexico, with exploration and development activities in each of these regions as well as in the United States. The Company and its shareholders have full exposure to gold prices due to its long-standing policy of no forward gold sales. Agnico Eagle has declared a cash dividend every year since 1983.
For further information: Investor Relations (416) 947-1212