MONTREAL, June 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) today reminded its shareholders to vote their shares for the election of directors at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting before the voting cut off on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. ET. DAVIDsTEA will host its Annual General Meeting at 9:30 a.m. ET on June 14, 2018 in Montreal, QC.
DAVIDsTEA reminds shareholders of the following as they consider their vote in this important election:
DAVIDsTEA urges shareholders, no matter how many shares they own, to vote the YELLOW Proxy or Voting Information Form today to support the DAVIDsTEA director nominees. It is critical that shareholders continue to cast their vote FOR management's director nominees and support a board that will be truly independent and act in the best interests of ALL shareholders, not just the interests of Mr. Segal.
Shareholders are encouraged to visit the DAVIDsTEA’s website to read the Management Information Circular and presentation for a complete understanding of the company’s strategy and the relevant experience of the DAVIDsTEA nominees. The Circular, presentation and instructions on how to vote are publicly available on DAVIDsTEA’s website at http://2018meeting.davidstea.com and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
| Vote by Tuesday, June 12 at 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) |
| Time is short. Vote today in support of the DAVIDsTEA nominees by voting using only the YELLOW Proxy or Voting Instruction Form well in advance of the proxy deadline. Disregard any Blue proxy or voting instruction form that you may receive from Rainy Day Investments Ltd. For questions or voting assistance, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 1-877-452-7184 toll free (416-304-0211 collect) or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com. |
Forward-Looking Statements
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About DAVIDsTEA
DAVIDsTEA is a retailer of specialty tea, offering a differentiated selection of proprietary loose-leaf teas, pre-packaged teas, tea sachets and tea-related gifts, accessories and food and beverages, primarily through 240 company-operated DAVIDsTEA stores throughout Canada and the United States as of February 3, 2018, and its website, davidstea.com. The Company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
Shareholder Questions
Shareholders who have questions or require voting assistance may contact DAVIDsTEA's proxy agent at:
Laurel Hill Advisory Group
Toll free in North America: 1 (877) 452-7184
(1 (416) 304-0211 outside North America)
assistance@laurelhill.com
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