EXHIBIT 99.2
Published on August 25, 2017
Exhibit 99.2
VIA SEDAR
August 16, 2017
Autorité des marchés financiers
Alberta Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission
Manitoba Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
| Subject : | Acasti Pharma Inc. (the “Corporation”) |
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Report on the Voting Results, in accordance with article 11.3 of Regulation 51-102 respecting Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“Regulation 51-102”) |
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Following the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Corporation held on August 15, 2017 (the “AGM”), this report presents the items voted on during the AGM and the corresponding voting results, in accordance with article 11.3 of Regulation 51-102. For more detailed information on the proposals submitted to shareholders, please refer to the Proxy Management Circular of the Corporation dated July 13, 2017 (the “Circular”).
According to the scrutineers reports, being present in person or by proxy, were the holders of 8,767,549 common shares, or 59.59%, of the 14,712,052 common shares issued and outstanding on June 28, 2017, the record date for the AGM.
Prior to the AGM, Pierre Fitzgibbon and James S. Hamilton, who had been candidates for election to the Board as listed in the Circular, withdrew their candidacies for election to the Board. Mr. Fitzgibbon’s withdrawal followed his resignation from the board of directors of Neptune Technology & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”). At the AGM, Neptune nominated Richard P. Schottenfeld and Katherine Crewe in their place.
About Richard P. Schottenfeld
Mr. Schottenfeld is the founder and Chairman of Schottenfeld Group holding, the parent company of Koyote Capital which is a proprietary trading firm in New York City. He has also served as the general partner of Schottenfeld Associates and the Schottenfeld Opportunity Fund. Mr. Schottenfeld is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College with degrees in both Economics and Government. Mr. Schottenfeld has been a frequent guest on CNBC and other business news programs.
About Katherine Crewe, ICD.D
Ms. Crewe has spent 30 years in the medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing space for companies with sales and distribution networks spanning the globe. During her career, she held several executive positions in various operations and quality management positions, most recently as Managing Director, Canadian operations, at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Crewe is currently Chair of TEC Canada. Ms. Crewe holds a Master of Engineering (Biomedical) from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) from Queen’s University.
| 1. | Election of the directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year |
| Votes in Favor | % In Favor | Votes Withheld | % Withheld | Non-Votes | |
| Janelle D’Alvise | 5,099,694 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3,667,855 |
| Jean-Marie (John) Canan | 5,099,694 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3,667,855 |
| Roderick N. Carter | 5,099,694 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3,667,855 |
| Richard P. Schottenfeld | 5,099,694 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Katherine Crewe | 5,099,694 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| 2. | Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors of the Corporation to fix their remuneration |
| Votes in Favor | % In Favor | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
| 3,646,643 | 99.42% | 21,212 | 0.58% |
| 3. | Ordinary resolution approving, ratifying and confirming certain amendments to the Corporation’s stock option plan, as previously approved by the board of directors of the Corporation (the “Board”), as more particularly described in the accompanying Circular |
| Votes in Favor | % In Favor | Votes Against | % Against |
| 2,068,350 | 96.61% | 72,506 | 3.39% |
| 4. | Ordinary resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the grant of 373,600 options to purchase common shares of the Corporation to certain executives and board members, as previously approved by the Board, as more particularly described in the Circular |
| Votes in Favor | % In Favor | Votes Against | % Against |
| 2,069,113 | 96.65% | 71,743 | 3.35% |
| 5. | Ordinary resolution approving, ratifying and confirming certain amendments to the Corporation’s equity incentive plan, as more particularly described in the Circular |
| Votes in Favor | % In Favor | Votes Against | % Against |
| 2,067,831 | 96.59% | 73,025 | 3.41% |
Sincerely,
| /s/ Linda O’Keefe |
Linda O’Keefe
Chief Financial Officer