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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 June 2023
Commission File Number: 000-53543
| Ballard
Power Systems Inc. ——————————————————————————————————— |
| (Translation of registrant’s name into English) |
| 9000
Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8 Canada |
| ——————————————————————————————————— (Address of principal executive office) |
| 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. |
| Ballard Power Systems Inc. | ||
| Date: June 9, 2023 | By: |
/s/
Paul Dobson |
| Name: | Paul Dobson | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
|
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | News Release Dated June 9, 2023 - Ballard Power announces results of Annual General Meeting 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1
Ballard Power announces results of Annual General Meeting 2023
VANCOUVER, BC, June 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced results of its 2023 Annual General Meeting, which was held yesterday as a virtual event.
All nominees listed in the Management Proxy Circular dated April 10th, 2023 were elected as directors of the Company. Each of the Ballard directors was re-elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy. Director biographies are available in the "Our Leadership" section of the Company's website.
| Director Nominee | Votes For | % For | Votes Withheld | % Withheld |
| Kathy Bayless | 86,657,020 | 90.37 | 9,231,255 | 9.63 |
| Douglas P. Hayhurst | 92,318,410 | 96.28 | 3,570,130 | 3.72 |
| Kui (Kevin) Jiang | 94,127,790 | 98.16 | 1,759,908 | 1.84 |
| Randy MacEwen | 94,800,962 | 98.87 | 1,087,253 | 1.13 |
| Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser | 85,750,594 | 89.43 | 10,137,663 | 10.57 |
| Marty Neese | 86,510,824 | 90.22 | 9,377,374 | 9.78 |
| James Roche | 86,722,443 | 90.44 | 9,165,756 | 9.56 |
| Shaojun (Sherman) Sun | 77,740,117 | 81.07 | 18,148,147 | 18.93 |
| Janet Woodruff | 65,680,584 | 68.50 | 30,207,633 | 31.50 |
In addition, KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, was appointed as auditor for the Company, an advisory vote approved the approach to executive
compensation, and an amendment to the company's quorum requirements was approved. Details of each of these resolutions are included
in the Company's Management Proxy Circular.
| Item | Votes For | % For | Votes Against |
% Against |
Withheld/ Abstain |
% Withheld/ Abstain |
| Appointment of Auditors |
98,810,065 | 87.57 | - | - | 14,021,807 | 12.43 |
| Executive Compensation |
76,808,517 | 80.15 | 19,027,201 | 19.85 | - | - |
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.
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For further information: Ballard Power Systems: Kate Charlton - VP Corporate Finance & Investor Relations +1.604.453.3939 or investors@ballard.com
CO: Ballard Power Systems Inc.
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