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 August 2023
Commission File Number: 001-41713
ATS CORPORATION
(Translation of registrants name into English)
730 Fountain Street North
Building 3
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7
(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 ☒
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.
ATS CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||||
Date: August 11, 2023 | By: | /s/ Stewart McCuaig | ||||
Name: Stewart McCuaig | ||||||
Title: Vice President, General Counsel |
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Exhibit 99.1
ATS Announces Election Of Directors
08/11/2023
CAMBRIDGE, ON, Aug. 11, 2023 / CNW / - ATS Corporation (TSX: ATS) (NYSE: ATS) (ATS or the Company) today announced that all of the nominee directors listed in the management information circular dated June 16, 2023, were elected as directors of ATS. The vote was conducted electronically at the virtual Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, which took place on August 10, 2023 (Annual and Special Meeting). The voting results based on votes cast by shareholders present online or represented by proxy at the Annual and Special Meeting are set out below:
Name of Nominee |
Votes For | Percent | Votes Withheld | Percent | ||||||||||||
Dave W. Cummings |
84,444,003 | 95.75 | % | 3,655,972 | 4.25 | % | ||||||||||
Joanne S. Ferstman |
81,627,498 | 94.81 | % | 4,472,477 | 5.19 | % | ||||||||||
Andrew P. Hider |
84,887,003 | 98.59 | % | 1,212,972 | 1.41 | % | ||||||||||
Kirsten Lange |
82,446,026 | 95.76 | % | 3,653,949 | 4.24 | % | ||||||||||
Michael E. Martino |
80,380,372 | 93.36 | % | 5,719,603 | 6.64 | % | ||||||||||
David L. McAusland |
79,647,442 | 92.51 | % | 6,452,533 | 7.49 | % | ||||||||||
Sharon C. Pel |
86,079,107 | 99.98 | % | 20,868 | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||
Philip B. Whitehead |
85,965,499 | 99.84 | % | 134,476 | 0.16 | % |
The total percentage of ATS common shares represented at the Annual Meeting was 88.37%. Final results on all matters voted upon at the Annual and Special Meeting will be filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.
About ATS Corporation
ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the worlds most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,500 people at more than 60 manufacturing facilities and over 80 offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The Companys common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ATS.
For more information, contact: David Galison Head of Investor Relations ATS Corporation 730 Fountain Street North Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7 (519) 653-6500 dgalison@atsautomation.com |
For general media inquiries, contact: Matthew Robinson Director, Corporate Communications ATS Corporation 730 Fountain Street North Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7 (519) 653-6500 mrobinson@atsautomation.com |
SOURCE: ATS Corporation
Exhibit 99.2
ATS CORPORATION
(the Corporation)
Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Held on August 10, 2023
REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS
National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations Section 11.3
Matters Voted Upon
Business |
Outcome of Vote | |
1. The election of the following nominees as directors of the Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected or appointed in accordance with the articles and by-laws of the Corporation: |
Approved (1) |
Dave W. Cummings Joanne S. Ferstman Andrew P. Hider Kirsten Lange |
Michael E. Martino David L. McAusland Sharon C. Pel Philip B. Whitehead |
2. The re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors of the Corporation until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until a successor is appointed, and the authorization of the Board of Directors to fix the auditors remuneration. |
Approved (2) | |
3. The adoption and ratification of By-Law No. 3, a by-law relating to the removal of the Canadian residency requirement for directors of the Corporation and to update the name of the Corporation from ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. to ATS Corporation in By-law No. 1 and By-Law No. 2. |
Approved (3) | |
4. The passing of a non-binding resolution accepting the Corporations approach to executive compensation. |
Approved (4) | |
5. The ratification, confirmation, and approval of the ATS shareholder rights plan and the rights issued and issuable thereunder. |
Approved (5) |
Notes:
(1) | This matter was voted upon electronically and by proxy at the virtual meeting. The following were voted For or Withheld: (a) Dave W. Cummings, 82,444,003 For; 3,655,972 Withheld; (b) Joanne S. Ferstman, 81,627,498 For; 4,472,477 Withheld; (c) Andrew P. Hider, 84,887,003 For; 1,212,972 Withheld; (d) Kirsten Lange, 82,446,026 For; 3,653,949 Withheld; (e) Michael E. Martino, 80,380,372 For; 5,719,603 Withheld; (f) David L. McAusland, 79,647,442 For; 6,452,533 Withheld; (g) Sharon C. Pel, 86,079,107 For; 20,868 Withheld; and (h) Philip B. Whitehead, 85,965,499 For; 134,476 Withheld. |
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(2) | This matter was voted upon electronically and by proxy at the virtual meeting. Of the votes received, 84,500,222 were voted For and 2,868,195 were Withheld. |
(3) | This matter was voted upon electronically and by proxy at the virtual meeting. Of the votes received, 86,089,956 were voted For and 10,019 were voted Against. |
(4) | This matter was voted upon electronically and by proxy at the virtual meeting. Of the votes received, 84,005,777 were voted For and 2,094,198 were voted Against. |
(5) | This matter was voted upon electronically and by proxy at the virtual meeting. Of the votes received, 84,169,929 were voted For and 1,930,046 were voted against. |
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