Details of the Hybrid Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) has announced key information regarding their effective hybrid annual shareholders’ meeting. This innovative format combines in-person attendance with virtual access, enhancing participation for all interested shareholders.
Meeting Schedule and Access
The hybrid meeting is slated for April 10, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This engaging event will feature the formal annual meeting and a presentation by Prem Watsa, the Chairman and CEO of Fairfax. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session where shareholders can engage and ask questions, all streamed live for remote attendees.
How to Attend and Vote
Shareholders and registered proxyholders have the choice to participate either in person or through a web-based platform. Those attending virtually should log into the system before the meeting begins—access opens at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. For more information on how to connect, Fairfax has provided instructions in their management proxy circular and a virtual meeting user guide available on their official website.
Voting Recommendations
Fairfax encourages all shareholders to vote by proxy before the meeting. Detailed methods to cast votes will be outlined in the management proxy circular to facilitate a smooth voting process.
Submitting Questions for the Q&A Session
Shareholders can submit their questions ahead of time to ensure their inquiries are addressed. Questions should be sent via email to FairfaxAGM2025@shareholderservices.ca by no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 8, 2025. These submitted questions will be collected and managed by Jeff Stacey, the moderator for the session, ensuring that inquiries from both advance submissions and live questions during the meeting are adequately addressed.
About Fairfax Financial Holdings
Fairfax operates as a prominent holding company that focuses primarily on property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, supplemented by proficient investment management through its subsidiaries. This diversified approach sets Fairfax apart in its industry, allowing them to maintain stability and growth across various sectors.
Contact Information
For more information regarding the meeting or any other inquiries, shareholders may contact John Varnell, the Vice President of Corporate Development, at (416) 367-4941.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hybrid meeting format?
The hybrid meeting allows shareholders to attend either in-person or virtually, combining both forms of participation for convenience.
When will the meeting take place?
The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
How can I submit questions?
Questions can be submitted via email to FairfaxAGM2025@shareholderservices.ca until 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 8, 2025.
Who is the moderator for the Q&A session?
Jeff Stacey, Chairman and CEO of Stacey Muirhead Capital Management Ltd., will moderate the Q&A session, ensuring all questions are addressed.
How can shareholders vote?
Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy using the methods outlined in the management proxy circular prior to the meeting.
