Aurora Cannabis Inc. has received shareholder approval for its board of directors and executive compensation plan following the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, held virtually on August 7.
A total of 16,639,306 common shares were represented at the meeting, accounting for 26.86% of Aurora’s issued and outstanding shares as of the record date.
All five nominees standing for election to Aurora’s board were approved, with support ranging from 85.12% to 86.52%.
Norma Beauchamp received the highest level of support, with 86.52% of votes cast in favour. Michael Singer received 86.34%, Chitwant Kohli received 86.10%, Rajesh Uttamchandani received 85.98%, and Executive Chairman and CEO Miguel Martin received 85.12%.
Shareholders also approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Aurora’s auditors for the coming year.
Aurora’s advisory vote on executive compensation, commonly known as “Say-on-Pay,” was also approved, receiving 82.97% of votes in favour.
In a statement following the meeting, Martin said the results demonstrate shareholder confidence in Aurora’s board and allow the company to remain focused on its “medical-first strategy.”
That strategy centres on strengthening Aurora’s global medical cannabis business, while the company continues to pursue long-term growth across international markets.
Aurora operates medical cannabis businesses in Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Its portfolio includes Aurora, MedReleaf, Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf and Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation.
The company also operates GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, supporting its international medical cannabis operations.
The AGM results come as Aurora continues to position itself primarily as a global medical cannabis company, with international markets playing an increasingly important role in its business strategy.
The company said its focus remains on expanding its global medical cannabis business and delivering long-term value for shareholders.
Aurora’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Nasdaq under the symbol ACB.