MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2026 / First Canadian Graphite Inc. (TSXV:FCI)(OTCQB:GRAPF) ("FC graphite" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the successful virtual annual and special general meeting of shareholders was held on July 7, 2026. A total of 16,292,900 common shares (approximately 36.23% of the outstanding common shares) were represented in person or proxy.
1. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS
Resolution to set the number of directors of the Company for the ensuing year at five (5) persons was passed by 97.39% FOR, 2.61% AGAINST and 0.00% Withheld/Abstained.
2. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Each of the following individuals were elected as directors of the Company as approved by a vote by ballot, for a term expiring at the conclusion of the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company or until their successors are elected or appointed, as follows:
Name | Votes "For" (%) | Votes "Against" (%) | Votes "Withheld/Abstained" (%) |
John LaGourgue | 96.25% | 0.00% | 3.75% |
Michael Iverson | 96.22% | 0.00% | 3.78% |
Rich Beaven | 99.97% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Hon. Christian Paradis | 99.97% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Alberto De Luca | 99.97% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of the new board members and would like to introduce them along with the current directors to the shareholders. Below is a brief biography for each.
John LaGourgue, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director - Mr. LaGourgue brings extensive experience in leadership, capital markets, commercial and governmental relations, business development, and operations in the resource sector. He has a proven track record in project oversight, corporate finance, risk management, and commercial operations. This includes over 25 years in senior executive roles, board positions, advisory roles, and investments in private and public companies with a focus on microcap issuers. Mr. LaGourgue has successfully led commercial and mining exploration programs, secured more than $100 million in debt and equity funding, and advanced projects through multiple stages. From 2016 to late 2024 Mr. LaGourgue was a senior officer and/or director of Vicinity Motor Corp. Until his appointment to CEO of First Canadian Graphite he was managing his personal investment portfolio and was active in the MicroCap community.
Michael Iveson, Director (independent) - President of Triple K Ventures Ltd., a private investment and consulting company; director and executive officer of numerous public companies since January 1998.
Rich Beaven (independent) - Mr. Rich Beaven is an equity research analyst and portfolio manager since 1995 with a primary focus on the materials, energy and durables sectors. Mr. Beaven started with a $2b wealth management firm in Spokane, WA and subsequently became a founding member and minority owner of Signia Capital in 2002. Transitioned to co-ownership of Signia Capital in 2020.