Silver Wheaton Announces Election of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TSX:SLW May 21, 2013 NYSE:SLW
SILVER WHEATON ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Vancouver, British Columbia – Silver Wheaton Corp. (“Silver Wheaton” or the “Company”) (TSX:SLW) (NYSE:SLW) announces that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2013 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of Silver Wheaton. Detailed results of the vote for directors of the Company held at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders earlier today, are shown below:
| Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence I. Bell | 163,686,019 | 98.17% | 3,057,775 | 1.83% |
| George L. Brack | 161,971,403 | 97.14% | 4,772,391 | 2.86% |
| John A. Brough | 164,035,349 | 98.38% | 2,708,445 | 1.62% |
| R. Peter Gillin | 164,360 973 | 98.57% | 2,382,821 | 1.43% |
| Douglas M. Holtby | 164,119,792 | 98.43% | 2,624,002 | 1.57% |
| Eduardo Luna | 134,668,080 | 80.76% | 32,075,714 | 19.24% |
| Wade D. Nesmith | 134,708,465 | 80.79% | 32,035,329 | 19.21% |
| Randy V.J. Smallwood | 164,520,490 | 98.67% | 2,223,304 | 1.33% |
In addition, the non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company’s approach to executive compensation was carried with 93.87% of the votes cast in favour of such resolution.
For further information, please contact:
Patrick Drouin Vice President, Investor Relations Silver Wheaton Corp.
Tel: 1-800-380-8687 Email: [email protected] Website: www.silverwheaton.com