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Corus Entertainment Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026
Feb 5, 2026
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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Corus Entertainment Inc.
Notice and Management Information Circular
For the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
February 26, 2026

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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC. (the "Company") will be held virtually via online webcast at https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-310-078-831, password: corus2026 (case sensitive), on Thursday, the 26th day of February 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) for the following purposes:
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- to receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for its financial year ended August 31, 2025, together with the report of the auditors thereon;
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- to elect directors for the ensuing year;
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- to appoint auditors for the ensuing year and authorize the directors to fix the auditors' remuneration;
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- to ratify and approve unallocated entitlements under the Company's stock option plan; and
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- to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the Meeting and any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof.
Similar to prior years, the Company will leverage technology and hold its Meeting in a virtual-only format conducted via live webcast. Shareholders will have an equal opportunity to join the Meeting online regardless of their geographic location. Shareholders will not be able to physically attend the Meeting.
A copy of the Management Information Circular ("Circular") accompanies this Notice and are being mailed to shareholders. Details of all matters proposed to be put before the Meeting are set forth in the accompanying Circular. Shareholders who have enrolled in electronic delivery (e-delivery) will be notified via email when documents are made available, at which time they can be viewed or downloaded from www.corusent.com/investor-relations/annual-meetings/. These materials will also be available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Shareholders can also email [email protected] to request paper copies of the Circular or the Company's 2025 Annual Report.
Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be able to virtually attend the Meeting and vote (to the extent of any voting rights as described below) in real time, provided they follow the instructions in the attached Circular. Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will be able to virtually attend (as guests) but not be able to vote or speak at the Meeting. Only Class A participating shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting, except to the extent that a shareholder of record has transferred any shares after that date and the transferee of such shares establishes proper ownership and requests, not later than 10 days before the Meeting, that the transferee's name be included in the list of shareholders entitled to vote at the Meeting.
Class A participating shareholders who do not expect to virtually attend the Meeting are requested to complete the accompanying proxy or voting instruction form and mail it to TSX Trust Company, Attention: Proxy Department, P.O. Box 721, Agincourt, Ontario, M1S 0A1. A self-addressed envelope is provided for this purpose. Alternatively, shareholders may, with the control number, vote online at www.meeting-vote.com or by smartphone using the QR code provided. Your proxy voting instructions must be received by not later than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the time fixed for the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, to be used at the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Shareholders who wish to appoint a person other than the management nominees identified in the form of proxy or voting instruction form (including a non-registered shareholder who wishes to appoint themselves to attend the virtual Meeting) must carefully follow the instructions in the attached Circular and on their form of proxy or voting instruction form. These instructions include the step of registering such proxyholder with the Company's transfer agent, TSX Trust Company, after submitting the form of proxy or voting instruction form. Failure of a proxyholder to register with the transfer agent will result in the proxyholder not receiving a control number to participate in the Meeting and only being able to attend as a guest. Guests will be able to virtually attend the Meeting but will not be able to vote or speak at the Meeting.
Holders of Class A participating shares of the Company will be entitled to vote separately as a class on any resolution put forward at the Meeting. Holders of Class B non-voting participating shares are entitled to virtually attend and ask questions at the Meeting but are not entitled to vote on any matter proposed for consideration.
DATED at Toronto, Ontario, this 28th day of January 2026.
By Order of the Board of Directors
JENNIFER LEE, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Table of Contents
| FORWARD LOOKING AND OTHER INFORMATION | 5 |
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| Non-Ifrs Measures | 6 |
| Currency | 6 |
| VOTING INFORMATION | 7 |
| Proxy Solicitation | 7 |
| Appointment of Proxies | 8 |
| REVOCATION OF PROXY | 9 |
| BUSINESS OF THE MEETING | 10 |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 10 |
| ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 10 |
| APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | 10 |
| RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF UNALLOCATED ENTITLEMENTS UNDER THE STOCK OPTION PLAN | 11 |
| Shareholder Proposals | |
| Director Nominees | 13 |
| COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS | 16 |
| Shareholder Engagement Policy | 16 |
| Board of Directors | 16 |
| Senior Management | 17 |
| Investor and Shareholder Relations | 17 |
| Events and Broadcasts | 17 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES | 18 |
| CHARTERS AND ROLE DESCRIPTIONS | 18 |
| Nomination of Directors. | |
| DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE | |
| Interlocking Directorships | |
| SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE | |
| Orientation and Continuing Education | |
| Assessment of Effectiveness | |
| ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT | |
| COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION | |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission and Vision | |
| REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES | |
| Director Compensation | |
| COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | 29 |
| COMPENSATION GOVERNANCE | 31 |
| Role of the Human Resources and Governance Committee | |
| Compensation Consulting Fees | |
| Compensation Decision Making — Approval Process | |
| COMPENSATION BENCHMARKING | |
| Target Total Direct Compensation | |
| COMPENSATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW | |
| Key Elements of the Compensation Program | 35 |
| 2025 COMPENSATION OVERVIEW | |
| Base Salary | |
| Short-Term Incentives | |
| Long-Term Incentives | |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan | |
| Pension Plans | |
| 2025 Corporate Performance | |
| Performance Graph | 43 |
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| Summary Compensation Table | 45 |
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| SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | 46 |
| Outstanding Option-Based and Share-Based Awards | 46 |
| Incentive Plan Awards — Value Vested or Earned During the Year | |
| Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans | |
| Pension Plan Benefits | |
| EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS | 49 |
| TERMINATION AND CHANGE OF CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS | 50 |
| OTHER INFORMATION | 52 |
| INDEBTEDNESS OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SENIOR OFFICERS | 52 |
| INTEREST OF INFORMED PERSONS | |
| CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS | |
| Particulars of Other Matters | |
| Shareholder Proposals | 52 |
| Additional Information | 52 |
| CERTIFICATE | 53 |
| SCHEDULE A - CHARTER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 54 |
| SCHEDULE B – AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER | 57 |
| SCHEDULE C – HUMAN RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER | 61 |
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FORWARD LOOKING AND OTHER INFORMATION
To the extent any statements made in this Management Information Circular (the "Circular") contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). This forward-looking information relates to, among other things, the objectives, goals, strategies, targets, intentions, plans, estimates, and outlook for Corus Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Corus" or the "Company"), including, but not limited to: the Company's strategic, operational, and business plans; anticipated revenue, cost, and subscription trends; applicable regulatory, judicial and legislative changes, decisions, and regimes; expectations regarding financial and operational performance; expectations regarding costs, tariffs, taxes, and fees; capital, balance sheet management and liability management plans, strategies and actions and benefits thereof; ability to repay debt and/or maintain necessary access to loan and credit facilities; and the Company's proposed recapitalization transaction announced on November 3, 2025 (the "Recapitalization Transaction") and the approval and consummation thereof. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by the use of words such as "estimate", "forecast", "project", "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", or the negatives of these terms and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, anticipated outcomes or impacts, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances may be considered forward-looking information.
Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves many material assumptions, risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors or assumptions, which are subject to uncertainty, risk, or change and may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, calculations, plans, or forecasts, are applied with respect to forward-looking information. Such factors include, without limitation, factors and assumptions relating to or impacting: the sustainability of Corus' current or proposed capital and debt structure; Corus' ability to maintain access to, renegotiate, obtain relief from, or meet covenants under relevant secured and unsecured credit facilities or instruments; Corus' ability to access sufficient capital and liquidity; macroeconomic, geopolitical, and general business and market conditions; Corus' ability to execute its strategies and plans; financial and operating results being consistent with expectations; Corus' ability to attract, retain, and manage fluctuations in revenue; continuity of relationships and arrangements with or revenue or costs attributed to, suppliers, distributors, partners, clients, and customers on desirable and expected terms; stability of advertising, subscription, production, and distribution markets and revenue; changes to key suppliers or clients; impacts of pending or threatened litigation, regulatory or judicial decisions or interpretations, or appeals thereof; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application thereof, including statements, decisions, or positions by applicable courts or regulators, including, without limitation, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission; changes to licensing status or conditions; impacts of competition from foreign and domestic competitors, including due to industry mergers and acquisitions or such competitors not being regulated in the same way or to the same degree; strategic opportunities or partnerships (or lack thereof) that may be presented to, pursued, or implemented by the Company; changes to applicable accounting standards or tax, licensing, or regulatory regimes; changes to operating and capital costs or imposed or threatened tariffs, taxes, or fees; impacts of interest rates or inflation; Corus' ability to source, produce, and sell desirable content; unanticipated or un-mitigatable changes to programming costs; retention and reputation risks related to employees and contractors; physical and operational changes to facilities and infrastructure; industry or Company-related labour actions; cybersecurity threats and incidents to the Company or its key suppliers and vendors; epidemics, pandemics, or other public health and safety crises. These also include, without limitation, factors and assumptions relating to, or impacting, the execution of the Company's proposed Recapitalization Transaction, including, without limitation: approval of the proposed Recapitalization Transaction; the ability to complete, execute, and implement the proposed Recapitalization Transaction in the time and manner contemplated; the anticipated or expected effect or impacts of the proposed Recapitalization Transaction on the Company and/or its stakeholders; obligations and abilities of third parties to close or complete actions as part of the proposed Recapitalization Transaction; the anticipated reduction of the Company's debt and related costs and interest expenses (including the amounts thereof); exchange of existing equity and debt for new equity and debt; and the dilution or changes to the Company's outstanding shares in number or value. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such information and the foregoing list is not exhaustive.
Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying any forward-looking information may be found under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended August 31, 2025 (the "Annual MD&A"), which disclosure may be updated, supplemented, or amended by subsequent disclosures in the Company's quarterly management's discussion and analysis or by subsequent press releases, and in the Company's Annual Information Form dated October 30, 2025 (the "AIF"). Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important assumptions and factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking information to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing information, including any incorporated by reference, and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise specified, all forward-looking information in this document speaks as of the date of this document and may be updated or amended from time to time. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Corus disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forwardlooking information whether as a result of new information, events, or circumstances that may be made or arise from time to time.
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NON-IFRS MEASURES
Corus' financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as prescribed by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS"). The Company presents certain non-IFRS measures, specifically, segment profit and free cash flow ("FCF"), net debt to segment profit, as well as other measures, under the heading "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and elsewhere in this document. Non-IFRS measures are not defined by IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning, and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes these non-IFRS measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties as measures of financial performance and to provide supplemental measures of operating performance and thus highlight trends that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS financial measures. For a full description of these measures and, where applicable, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with IFRS, please refer to the Annual MD&A and the disclosure in this Circular under "Compensation Discussion and Analysis".
CURRENCY
The Company reports in Canadian dollars. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts contained within this Circular are reported in Canadian dollars.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 26, 2026
VOTING INFORMATION
PROXY SOLICITATION
This Management Information Circular ("Circular") is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of management of Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") for use at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") to be held virtually via online webcast at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-310-078-831, password: corus2026 (case sensitive), or any postponement(s) or adjournment(s) thereof, for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of Meeting. Except as otherwise stated, the information contained herein is given as of January 16, 2026. This solicitation is made by management of the Company. The solicitation will be primarily by mail, but proxies may also be solicited personally by regular employees of the Company, for which no additional compensation will be paid. The cost of preparing, assembling and distributing this Circular, the Notice of Meeting, the form of proxy or voting instruction form ("VIF") and any other material relating to the Meeting to all registered shareholders and beneficial owners, has been or will be borne by the Company.
Access and Copies of Meeting Materials
A copy of the Circular and other materials relating to the Meeting have been mailed to shareholders. In addition, shareholders who have enrolled in electronic delivery (e-delivery) will be notified via email when documents are made available, at which time they can be viewed and/or downloaded from . These materials will also be available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/annual-meetings/ www.sedarplus.ca
Please contact the Company's Investor Relations team by email at to request a paper copy of the Circular or the Company's 2025 Annual Report. The Company estimates that a request must be received prior to February 12, 2026 for you to receive such requested copy in advance of the deadline for submission of voting instructions and the Meeting date. The Company will mail materials within three business days of any request(s), provided the request is made prior to the Meeting. All shareholders may request paper copies of the Circular or proxy-related materials be mailed to them at no cost for up to one year from the date the Circular was filed on SEDAR+. [email protected]
How do I attend the meeting?
The Company will leverage technology and hold its Meeting in a virtual-only format. Shareholders will have the ability to view a live webcast of the Meeting and will have an equal opportunity to join the Meeting online regardless of their geographic location.
Who can vote?
Holders of Class A Voting Shares of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026, the record date fixed by the directors of the Company, will be entitled to vote on all matters at the Meeting.
Each holder of Class A Voting Shares is entitled to one vote for each such share held. As at January 16, 2026, there were 3,356,994 Class A Voting Shares and 196,083,164 Class B Non-Voting Shares outstanding. The Class B Non-Voting Shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") under the symbol CJR.B.
Voting control of the Company is held by the Shaw Family Living Trust ("SFLT") and its subsidiaries. The sole trustee of SFLT is a private company controlled by a board comprised of seven directors, including, as at January 16, 2026, Heather Shaw, Julie Shaw, two other members of the Shaw family, and three independent directors. As at January 16, 2026, SFLT and its subsidiaries held 2,885,530 Class A Voting Shares, representing approximately 86% of the outstanding Class A Voting Shares, for the benefit of the descendants of the late JR Shaw and Carol Shaw. To the knowledge of the Company, its directors and executive officers, no other person beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, or exercises control or direction over, 10% or more of any outstanding class of voting securities of the Company, except for Cathton Investments Ltd., a company controlled by Catherine Roozen, a former director of Corus. Based on publicly disclosed information, as at January 16, 2026, Cathton Investments Ltd. held 343,332 Class A Voting Shares, representing approximately 10% of the outstanding Class A Voting Shares.
Holders of Class B Non-Voting Shares are not entitled to vote at meetings of shareholders of the Company except as provided by law and will not be entitled to vote on any matter at the Meeting. In certain circumstances, if a takeover bid is made for the Class A Voting Shares of the Company, exclusive of the Class B Non-Voting Shares, a holder of Class B Non-Voting Shares may, at his or her option, and only for the purpose of such takeover bid, convert any or all Class B Non-Voting Shares then held by such holder into Class A Voting Shares on the basis of one Class A Voting Share for each Class B Non-Voting Share so converted
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during a specified period of time. Under the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the Company is required to give notice of the occurrence of an event entitling the holders of Class B Non-Voting Shares to exercise such conversion right not later than 14 days prior to the expiry of the period relating to such event.
How do I vote my shares?
Holders of Class A Voting Shares have two ways to vote: (i) by submitting a form of proxy or VIF as per instructions indicated; or (ii) during the Meeting by logging in with their control number and voting by online ballot through the live webcast platform. Registered holders of Class A Voting Shares and duly appointed proxyholders (including non-registered holders of Class A Voting Shares who have duly appointed themselves as proxyholder) that attend the Meeting will be able to attend, participate, and vote by completing a ballot online during the Meeting through the live webcast platform at https://meetings.lumiconnect.com/400-310-078-831, password: corus2026 (case sensitive). Such persons may enter the Meeting by clicking "I have a control number" and entering a valid control number.
Registered shareholders may use the control number provided with the meeting materials. Proxyholders must use the control number in the email notification they will receive from TSX Trust Company after they have been registered with TSX Trust Company. If the control number sent to a registered shareholder is used to log into the Meeting, any vote cast at the Meeting will revoke any proxy previously submitted. If a shareholder does not wish to revoke a previously submitted proxy, they should not vote during the Meeting or should instead consider logging in as a guest. Proxyholders who have been duly appointed and registered with TSX Trust Company as described in this Circular will receive a control number by email after the proxy voting deadline has passed.
Guests (including holders of Class B Non-Voting Shares and non-registered holders of Class A Voting Shares who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder) can log into the Meeting by clicking "I am a guest" and completing the online form. It is a Meeting attendee's responsibility to ensure internet connectivity for the duration of the Meeting and attendees should allow ample time to log into the Meeting online before it begins.
APPOINTMENT OF PROXIES
The persons named in the form of proxy or VIF are officers of the Company and will represent management of the Company at the Meeting. A shareholder desiring to appoint some other person (who need not be a shareholder) to represent them at the Meeting may do so either by inserting the name of such other person in the space provided in the form of proxy or VIF, striking out the names of the specified persons and following the instructions set out below. Shareholders who appoint a third-party proxyholder must ensure that such appointee is aware that they have been appointed.
If you want to appoint a third-party proxyholder
The following applies to shareholders who wish to appoint a third-party proxyholder, including non-registered shareholders who wish to appoint themselves as proxyholder to virtually attend, participate and vote at the Meeting. Shareholders who wish to appoint a third-party proxyholder to represent them at the Meeting MUST submit their form of proxy or VIF (as applicable), appointing that third-party proxyholder AND the appointee should then register as described below. Registration of the proxyholder is an additional step to be completed AFTER a form of proxy or VIF is submitted. Failure to register the proxyholder will result in the proxyholder not receiving a control number that is required for them to vote at the Meeting.
| Step 1: Submit a |
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| completed form of proxy |
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To appoint a third-party proxyholder, insert such person's name in the blank space provided in the form of proxy or VIF and follow the instructions for submitting such proxy or VIF. This must be completed prior to registering such proxyholder, which must also be completed once the form of proxy or VIF is submitted.
Step 2: Proxyholder Registration
The proxyholder must contact TSX Trust Company by going to www.tsxtrust.com/control-number-request to complete and submit the electronic form by 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on February 24, 2026, or if the Meeting is adjourned or postponed, not less than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the time and date of the adjourned or postponed Meeting, and provide TSX Trust Company with the required proxyholder contact information so that TSX Trust Company may provide the proxyholder with a control number via email. Without a control number, a proxyholder will not be able to vote or ask questions at the Meeting but can participate as a guest.
Non-registered shareholders who wish to vote at the Meeting must insert their own name in the space provided on the VIF provided by the intermediary, follow all of the applicable instructions provided by the intermediary, AND register as a proxyholder, as described above. By doing so, such shareholder is instructing their intermediary to appoint the shareholder as proxyholder. It is important to comply with the signature and return instructions provided by the intermediary.
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Failure of the proxyholder to register with TSX Trust Company will result in the proxyholder not receiving a control number, which is required to vote at the Meeting. Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will not be able to vote at the Meeting but will be able to participate as a guest.
Shareholders must deliver or send the completed form of proxy to: TSX Trust Company, Attention: Proxy Department, P.O. Box 721, Agincourt, Ontario, M1S 0A1.
Alternatively, shareholders may, with the control number, vote online at www.meeting-vote.com or by smartphone using the QR code provided. The form of proxy or VIF must be received not later than 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the time fixed for the Meeting or an adjournment or postponement thereof, but prior to the use of the proxy at the Meeting or an adjournment or postponement thereof.
REVOCATION OF PROXY
A shareholder who has submitted a form of proxy or VIF may revoke it at any time insofar as it has not been exercised.
If you are a registered shareholder
If you are a registered shareholder and have submitted a proxy, a proxy may be revoked, as to any matter on which a vote shall not already have been cast pursuant to the authority conferred by such proxy, by instrument in writing executed by the shareholder or by his or her attorney duly authorized in writing or, if the shareholder is a company, by an officer or attorney thereof duly authorized in writing and deposited with the Company, as the case may be, at any time up to and including the last business day preceding the date of the Meeting or with the Chair of the Meeting on the date of the Meeting prior to the commencement of the Meeting and upon either of such deposits the proxy is revoked.
A proxy may also be revoked if a registered shareholder attends the virtual meeting using the control number, or in any other manner permitted by law. If a control number is used to log in to the Meeting, any vote cast at the Meeting will revoke any proxy previously submitted. If a shareholder does not wish to revoke a previously submitted proxy, they should not register at the meeting as a shareholder using the control number and should not vote during the Meeting. In this case, shareholders may wish to log into the Meeting as a guest.
If you are a non-registered shareholder
You should contact your intermediary through which you hold Shares and obtain instructions regarding the procedure for the revocation of any voting instructions that you have previously provided to your intermediary.
HOW WILL PROXIES BE VOTED?
The management representatives designated in the form of proxy and VIF will vote for, vote against or withhold from voting, as applicable, the Class A Voting Shares in respect of which they are appointed by proxy on any matter that may be called for in accordance with the instructions of the shareholder as indicated on the proxy or VIF and, if the shareholder specifies a choice with respect to any matter to be acted upon, the Class A Voting Shares will be voted accordingly. In the absence of such directions, it is intended that such Class A Voting Shares will be voted FOR the adoption of all resolutions in the Notice of Meeting, including the election of directors, appointment of auditors, authorization of the directors to fix the remuneration of such auditors, and ratification and approval of unallocated entitlements under the stock option plan.
The form of proxy and VIF confers discretionary authority upon the persons named therein with respect to amendments or variations to matters identified in the Notice of Meeting and with respect to other matters which may properly come before the Meeting. At the date of this Circular, management of the Company knows of no such amendments, variations, or other matters other than the matters referred to in the Notice of Meeting. If any such amendment, variation, or other matter, which is not now known, should properly come before the Meeting, then the persons named in the form of proxy and VIF will vote on such matters in accordance with their best judgment with respect to the Shares represented by such proxy.
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BUSINESS OF THE MEETING
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended August 31, 2025, together with the auditor's report thereon and related management's discussion and analysis, will be presented to shareholders at the Meeting. These documents are included in the Company's 2025 Annual Report, which was previously mailed to shareholders and has also been made available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/annualmeetings, in addition to being available on the Company's page on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Shareholders may also request a copy of the 2025 Annual Report by contacting the Company's Investor Relations team by email at [email protected].
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The nominees proposed for election as directors of the Company (each, a "Director Nominee") to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed are set out in the "Director Nominees" section of the Circular. Information about the Director Nominees and their securities personally held in the Company for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2025 and 2024, including, as applicable, Class A Voting Shares, Class B Non-Voting Shares, deferred share units ("DSUs"), and restricted share units ("RSUs"), are also set out in the "Director Nominees" section. Unless otherwise indicated, DSUs held by Director Nominees were issued pursuant to the Company's DSU plan for directors (the "Directors' DSU Plan"), which is described under the "Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan" in the "Director Compensation" section of this Circular.
Management recommends voting in favour of each Director Nominee. The holder of Class A Voting Shares will elect each nominee separately based on a majority of votes cast at the Meeting. Unless specified in a form of proxy that the Class A Voting Shares represented by the proxy shall be voted otherwise, the management representatives designated in the enclosed form of proxy intend to vote FOR the election of each of the Director Nominees whose names are set out below.
In the event that, prior to the Meeting, any of the Director Nominees listed below decline, or are unable to stand for election as directors, it is intended that discretionary authority shall be exercised to vote the proxy hereby solicited (unless otherwise directed as noted in the paragraph above) for the election of any other person or persons as directors. Management is not now aware that any Director Nominee would be unwilling or unable to serve as a director if elected.
APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Management has nominated Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, the Company's present auditors, as the auditors of the Company to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders. Ernst & Young LLP has been the auditors of the Company since its inception. It is intended that on any vote that may be called for relating to the appointment of auditors, the Class A Voting Shares represented by proxies in favour of management's nominee will be voted FOR the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors of the Company, at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors, to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders, unless authority to do so is withheld.
Information on the Company's auditors can also be found in the "Audit Committee" section of the Company's Annual Information Form dated October 30, 2025 (the "AIF").
Principal accounting fees and services — independent auditors
Fees billed for services provided by the Company's independent auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, for the years ended August 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
| Year Ended August 31 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| Audit Fees | \$1,440,000 | \$1,835,000 |
| Audit-Related Fees | \$182,000 | \$269,000 |
| Tax Fees | \$33,020 | \$47,000 |
| All Other Fees | — | — |
| Total | \$1,655,020 | \$2,151,000 |
Audit Fees
Audit fees were for professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for the audit of the Company's annual consolidated financial statements and services provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements.
Audit-Related Fees
Audit-related fees were for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the statutory financial statements for certain of the Company's subsidiaries and are not reported under "Audit Fees" above.
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Tax Fees
Tax fees were for tax compliance, tax advice and tax-planning professional services. These services consisted of tax planning and advisory services relating to common forms of domestic and international taxation as well as assistance with various tax audit matters.
All Other Fees
Fees disclosed in the table above under the item "All Other Fees" represent products and services other than the audit fees, audit-related fees and tax fees described above, including transaction-related services.
The Company's Audit Committee has implemented a policy restricting the services that may be provided by the auditors and the fees paid to the auditors. Prior to the engagement of the auditors, the Audit Committee pre-approves the provision of the service. In making their determination regarding non-audit services, the Audit Committee considers compliance with the policy and the provision of non-audit services in the context of avoiding impact on auditor independence. Each quarter, the Audit Committee reviews the non-audit services performed by the auditors on a year-to-date basis, and any proposed assignments for pre-approval, if appropriate.
Auditor Assessment
Each year the Audit Committee performs an assessment of the performance of Ernst & Young LLP as part of their reappointment recommendation. In assessing their performance, the Audit Committee is focused on three key areas:
- Independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism
- Quality of the engagement team
- Quality of communication and interaction with the external auditors
The assessment process includes interviews with all Audit Committee members and senior management of the Company to ensure that service quality levels and areas of audit focus meet the expectations of the Audit Committee.
In addition, the Audit Committee meets quarterly with the external and internal auditors and Company management to ensure that appropriate audit quality and timeliness of reporting is maintained on a consistent basis.
The resolution regarding the appointment and remuneration of auditors must be passed by the majority of the votes cast by holders of Class A Voting Shares present or represented by proxy who are entitled to vote at the Meeting. The Audit Committee has recommended the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the auditors of the Company.
For more information about the Audit Committee, please see the "Audit Committee" section in the AIF, which is available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The AIF is also available in the Investor Relations section of Corus' website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/overview/. The text of the Audit Committee's current Charter is attached to this Circular.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF UNALLOCATED ENTITLEMENTS UNDER THE STOCK OPTION PLAN
Shareholders are referred to the information on the Company's Stock Option Plan under the heading "Long-Term Incentives" in the "2025 Compensation Overview" section of this Circular. Pursuant to the requirements of the TSX, the Stock Option Plan must be presented to the shareholders of the Company every three years for ratification and approval of the unallocated entitlements. As such, the Stock Option Plan is presented to the shareholders of the Company at this meeting for the purposes of considering, and if deemed appropriate, approving the unallocated entitlements under the evergreen Stock Option Plan for the ensuing three years.
The Board of Directors has determined that ratification and approval of the unallocated entitlements under the Stock Option Plan is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the adoption of the resolution below. Unless contrary instructions are indicated on the form of proxy, the persons designated in the accompanying form of proxy intend to vote at the Meeting FOR the ratification and approval of the unallocated entitlements under the Stock Option Plan.
In accordance with the rules of the TSX, in order to be effective, the resolution must be passed by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Class A Voting Shares cast at the Meeting with respect to such resolution. If approval is not obtained at the Meeting, stock options that have not been allocated and stock options that are outstanding and are subsequently cancelled, terminated, or exercised will not be available for a new grant of options. Previously allocated options continue to be unaffected by the approval or disapproval of the resolution.
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Holders of Class A Voting Shares will be entitled to one vote per Class A Voting Share on the following resolution:
"WHEREAS
- 1. the Board of Directors of the Company adopted, on October 25, 2007, a resolution approving amendments to the Company's Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan") to provide for an overall rolling maximum of 10% of the aggregate number of outstanding Class B non-voting participating shares of the Company on a non-diluted basis when combined with all of the Company's other security-based compensation arrangements and which, therefore, does not have a fixed maximum number of Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable;
- 2. the Class A participating shareholders of the Company approved such amendments by a majority of the votes cast, on January 9, 2008;
- 3. the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") provide that all unallocated options under the Stock Option Plan that do not have a fixed maximum number of shares issuable be approved every three years; and
- 4. by resolution effective January 28, 2026, the Board of Directors approved all unallocated options under the Stock Option Plan, subject to shareholder approval.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
- 1. all unallocated stock options under the Stock Option Plan are hereby approved;
- 2. the Company has the ability to continue granting options under the Stock Option Plan until February 26, 2029, that is until the date that is three years from the date where shareholder approval is being sought; and
- 3. any director or officer of the Company be and is hereby authorized to do such things and to sign, execute, and deliver all documents that such director or officer may, in their discretion, determine to be necessary in order to give full effect to the intent and purpose of the foregoing resolutions."
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
There were no proposals brought forward by shareholders of the Company for consideration at the Meeting.
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DIRECTOR NOMINEES
The profiles below provide detailed information on each Director Nominee, including information about their experience, expertise, principal place of residence, and share ownership for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2025 and 2024 (consisting of Class A Voting Shares and Class B Non-Voting Shares beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, or controlled or directed) as well as DSUs and RSUs, as applicable.
Fernand Bélisle, BA
Luskville, Quebec, Canada

Mr. Bélisle is an independent consultant to Canadian broadcast companies. Mr. Bélisle served as Vice Chair (Broadcasting) of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC"). This followed a series of senior positions at the CRTC and the Department of Communications (now known as the Department of Canadian Heritage). Mr. Bélisle's business career has included positions with Télémedia Communications Ltd. and in audit and tax specialist roles at Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Bélisle previously served as a Director of Corus Entertainment Inc. from December 2003 to February 2005.
Director Since: January, 2009
Public Company Directorships
Age: 80
Independent
| 2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71% | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | |||||||
| Board of Directors | 13 | of | 13 | 100% | ||||
| Human Resources and Governance Committee (Co-Chair) | 5 | of | 5 | 100% |
| Securities Held | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
Class B Non- Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs (#) | Total Shares, DSUs (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (1) (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
||||||
| 2025 | _ | 21,042 | 139,830 | 160,872 | 14,478 | Yes | ||||||
| 2024 | _ | 21,042 | 139,830 | 160,872 | 22,522 | Yes |
Charmaine Crooks, C.M, B.A
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Ms. Crooks is a corporate director and President of NGU Consultants Inc., a consultancy and management firm. Ms. Crooks is a five-time Canadian Olympian, entrepreneur and community leader and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Tribe Property Technologies Inc. Ms. Crooks is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Member of the Order of British Columbia, and a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso.
Director Since: March, 2022
Public Company Directorships
Age: 64
Tribe Property Technologies Inc.
Independent
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 13 | of | 13 | 100% | |||
| Human Resources and Governance Committee | 5 | of | 5 | 100% |
| Securities Held | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs (#) | Total Shares, DSUs (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (1) (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
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| 2025 | _ | _ | 256,978 | 256,978 | 23,128 | On track to meet within 5 years | ||||
| 2024 | _ | _ | 164,587 | 164,587 | 23,042 | On track to meet within 5 years |
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Mark Hollinger, BA, J.D.
Washington, DC, USA

Mr. Hollinger was an executive at Discovery, Inc. for 24 years, serving as the President and CEO of Discovery Networks International, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and head of international business development. Mr. Hollinger also served on the board of Impact(ed) International, a non-profit focused on media-based educational opportunities in developing countries. Prior to joining Discovery, Mr. Hollinger practiced entertainment law at the New York law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Mr. Hollinger is a graduate of Colgate University and obtained his law degree from the Yale Law School.
Director Since: July, 2014
Age: 66 Independent Public Company Directorships
_
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors (Independent Lead Director) | 13 | of | 13 | 100% | |||
| Human Resources and Governance Committee (Co-Chair) | 5 | of | 5 | 100% | |||
| Audit Committee | 4 | of | 4 | 100% |
| Securities Held | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Class B Non- Shares (#) Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs (#) | Total Shares, DSUs (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (1) (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
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| 2025 | _ | 37,000 | 48,013 | 85,013 | 7,651 | Yes | ||||
| 2024 | _ | 37,000 | 48,013 | 85,013 | 11,902 | Yes |
Barry L. James, B. Comm, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Mr. James is President of Barry L. James Advisory Services Ltd., a private consulting firm. Mr. James was a partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers and retired after 36 years with the firm. He became a partner in the tax practice in 1989 and subsequently became a partner in the audit group. Mr. James was Office Managing Partner in Edmonton for 10 years. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) since 1983, Mr. James is also a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants Alberta. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of AutoCanada Inc. Mr. James was formerly Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Risk Committee of ATB Financial. He was also a prior member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit Committee, and member of the Independent Committee at Melcor REIT and Chair of the Provincial Audit Committee of the Government of Alberta. Mr. James is a graduate of the University of Alberta School of Business and the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Director Since: January, 2014
Age: 67
Independent
Public Company Directorships
AutoCanada Inc.
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 13 | of | 13 | 100% | |||
| Audit Committee (Chair) | 4 | of | 4 | 100% |
| Securities Held Securities Held | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
Class B Non- Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs (#) | Total Shares, DSUs (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (1) (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
||||
| 2025 | _ | 126,811 | 49,586 | 176,397 | 15,876 | Yes | ||||
| 2024 | _ | 126,811 | 49,586 | 176,397 | 24,696 | Yes |
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Margaret O'Brien, BSc, CPA, CA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ms. O'Brien is a corporate director. She is an entertainment industry veteran with over 20 years of experience as a senior executive in both corporate and operating roles. Ms. O'Brien previously held several progressive positions at Entertainment One (eOne), including most recently, Chief Corporate Development and Administration Officer following her role as Chief Operating Officer and President, Canada of eOne's television group. Ms. O'Brien is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario.
Director Since: March, 2022
Public Company Directorships
Age: 60 Independent
| -
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | 13 | of | 13 | 100% | |||
| Human Resources and Governance Committee | 5 | of | 5 | 100% | |||
| Audit Committee | 4 | of | 4 | 100% |
| Securities Held | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
O DSIIs ( | Total Shares, DSUs (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
|||||
| 2025 | - | - | 474,473 | 474,473 | 42,703 | On track to meet within 5 years | ||||
| 2024 | - | _ | 301,377 | 301,377 | 42,193 | On track to meet within 5 years |
Heather A. Shaw, BComm, MBA
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ms. Shaw is a corporate director. Ms. Shaw was the Executive Chair of Corus and held the position from Corus' inception in September 1999 until May 2025. Ms. Shaw holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and an MBA from the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario. Ms. Shaw is a director of several private companies and past Director of Shaw Communications Inc. and Shawcor Ltd. Ms. Shaw is a Director of Shaw Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded in 1970. Ms. Shaw is the founder and Managing Director of The Shawana Foundation, a Calgary-based philanthropic organization. Ms. Shaw is a member of the Board of Governors of Glenbow-Alberta Institute.
Director Since: September, 1999
Public Company Directorships
Age: 66
Non-Independent
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors (Non-Executive Chair) | 12 | of | 13 | 92.3% | ||
| A 11 11 |
| Securities Held | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
Class B Non- Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs, RSUs (3) (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs, RSUs (4) (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs, RSUs (1) (\$) |
Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
|||||
| 2025 | 4,000 | 4,299,882 | 203,561 | 4,507,443 | 307,910 | Yes | |||||
| 2024 | 4,000 | 4,299,882 | 714,690 | 5,018,572 | 550,530 | Yes |
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Julie M. Shaw, BSD, ICD.D
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ms. Shaw is a corporate director. Ms. Shaw was the Vice Chair of Corus and held the position from April 2008 until May 2025. Ms. Shaw is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds a Bachelor of Design Science degree from Arizona State University. Ms. Shaw is a Director and Chair/President of Shaw Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization founded in 1970. Ms. Shaw is the founder and Managing Director of The Jules Foundation, a Calgary-based philanthropic organization.
Director Since: September, 1999
Public Company Directorships
Age: 64
Non-Independent
_
2025 Annual Meeting votes in favour: 99.71%
| Board/Committee Memberships | Fiscal 2025 Attendance | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | Board of Directors 11 of 13 84.6% | ||||||||||
| Securities Held | |||||||||||
| Fiscal Year | Class A Voting Shares (#) |
Class B Non- Voting Shares (#) |
DSUs (#) | Total Shares, DSUs (5) (#) |
Total Shares, DSUs (1)(5) (\$) |
N | Meets Share Ownership Guidelines (2) |
• | |||
| 2025 | 4,800 | 2,169,776 | 832,675 | 3,007,251 | 193,214 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| 2024 | 4,800 | 2,169,776 | 571,805 | 2,746,381 | 264,034 | Yes |
- (1) The total value of the Shares, DSUs and RSUs, as applicable, held in fiscal 2025 is calculated based on the TSX closing share price of \$0.09 as at August 31, 2025, and in fiscal 2024 is calculated on the TSX closing share price of \$0.14 as at August 31, 2024.
- (2) The share ownership threshold value is calculated at the higher of the current share price or the cost base of the Company's shares or DSUs.
- (3) RSUs held by Ms. H. Shaw were issued pursuant to the Company's RSU plan (defined below) and DSUs held by Ms. H. Shaw were previously issued pursuant to the Company's DSU plan for senior management (the "DSU Plan"). Ms. H. Shaw retired as Executive Chair of the Company on May 31, 2025, and no longer held DSU Units as at August 31, 2025.
- (4) At the end of fiscal 2025, Heather A. Shaw beneficially owned or controlled 2,000 Class A Voting Shares and 3,215,665 Class B Non-Voting Shares (2,932,440 of such Class B Non-Voting Shares were under the control or direction of SFLT). Certain associates of Ms. H. Shaw, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, an additional 2,000 Class A Voting Shares and 1,084,217 Class B Non-Voting Shares (including certain Class B Non-Voting Shares over which SFLT exercises control or direction). The equity value of Ms. H. Shaw's holdings in fiscal 2025 and 2024 excludes 2,000 Class A Voting Shares and 1,084,217 Class B Non-Voting Shares over which associates of Ms. H. Shaw exercise control or direction. This information is included solely to provide additional disclosure to shareholders. Please see "Proxy Solicitation Who can vote?" for additional information.
- (5) At the end of fiscal 2025, Julie M. Shaw beneficially owned or controlled 2,400 Class A Voting Shares and 1,311,749 Class B Non-Voting Shares (1,300,438 of such Class B Non-Voting Shares were under the control or direction of SFLT). Certain associates of Ms. J. Shaw, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, an additional 2,400 Class A Voting Shares and 858,027 Class B Non-Voting Shares (including certain Class B Non-Voting Shares over which SFLT exercises control or direction). The equity value of Ms. J. Shaw's holdings in fiscal 2025 and 2024 excludes the 2,400 Class A Voting Shares and 858,027 Class B Non-Voting Shares over which associates of Ms. J. Shaw exercise control or direction. This information is included solely to provide additional disclosure to shareholders. Please see "Proxy Solicitation Who can vote?" for additional information.
COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS
The Board believes it is important to have constructive engagement with the Company's shareholders and has established multiple ways to facilitate constructive engagement.
Shareholder Engagement Policy
The Board has adopted a Shareholder Engagement Policy to facilitate engagement with the Company's shareholders. Shareholders can refer to the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/governance-documents for more information.
Board of Directors
Shareholders may contact the Board at [email protected] or through other methods outlined in the Company's Shareholder Engagement Policy. The independent lead director (the "Independent Lead Director") or his or her designate may communicate from time to time with shareholders, regulators, rating agencies, and corporate governance-focused coalitions in connection with governance-related matters. All such communications are reported to the Board no later than its next regularly scheduled meeting.
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Senior Management
Senior management of the Company is principally responsible for shareholder communications and engagement, and the Company's Chief Executive Officer and (Interim) Chief Financial Officer (the "CEO and CFO") is the Company's official spokesperson. The CEO and CFO, the Director of Investor Relations and members of senior management engage, as appropriate, with financial analysts, institutional investors, shareholders and other stakeholders. Shareholders can contact senior management through Investor Relations at [email protected] and can refer to the Company's Investor Relations website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations for more information on upcoming presentations and engagements.
Investor and Shareholder Relations
The Company provides shareholder resources, including analyst coverage information, annual and interim financial information, as well as information about sustainability and governance. Shareholders can contact the Investor Relations team at [email protected] and can refer to the Company's Investor Relations website at www.corusent.com/investorrelations/events-and-presentations for more information on upcoming presentations and engagements. The Company also engages with shareholders, either directly or through its transfer agent, on matters related to annual meeting materials, dividend payments (if applicable), tax receipts, and the management, and escalation of shareholder inquiries and complaints.
Events and Broadcasts
Management conducts live webcasts of quarterly earnings release conference calls that are accessible to shareholders and other interested parties. The Company's shareholders' meeting is also available by webcast and registered shareholders, and nonregistered shareholders who have duly appointed themselves as proxyholder, may submit questions through the webcast. Archived events and webcasts are available at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
The Board regularly reviews its governance processes and practices as part of its activities to effectively oversee management and the Board's business affairs, and to confirm its governance framework meets regulatory requirements and reflects evolving best practices. The Board is committed to the principle that sound corporate governance practices are important to the proper functioning of the Company and the enhancement of the interests of its shareholders. The Company believes its governance processes and practices are consistent with all applicable Canadian Securities Administrators' corporate governance guidelines, TSX corporate governance rules, and other disclosure requirements.
CHARTERS AND ROLE DESCRIPTIONS
The Board is responsible for the stewardship of the activities and affairs of the Company. To assist the Board in fulfilling its obligations, the Board has adopted a written Charter, which is attached to this Circular and available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/governance/governance-documents. The Human Resources and Governance Committee ("HRGC") reviews this Charter at least every two years and recommends any changes for approval by the Board.
The Board fulfills its duties and responsibilities both directly and by delegating some of these responsibilities to its committees. To further delineate its responsibilities, the Board has adopted an authorization policy under which it delegates certain decisions to management. This policy provides guidance to the Board and management on matters requiring Board approval, including major capital expenditures, acquisitions, investments, and divestitures.
The Board has approved written role descriptions for the Independent Lead Director and each of the Committee Chairs. The HRGC reviews each of these role descriptions at least every two years and recommends any changes for approval by the Board. Each of these role descriptions is available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investorrelations/governance/governance-documents.
The Company has developed a written position description for the CEO. The HRGC reviews this description and mandate on an annual basis and recommends any changes for approval by the Board. The HRGC also recommends annual strategic business objectives for the CEO for approval by the Board. The HRGC and the Board review CEO performance against these objectives at least annually through formal discussions and a CEO performance assessment is completed annually by directors, along with a self-evaluation form from that executive.
NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS
The HRGC is responsible for considering director (including Independent Lead Director) nominees for recommendation to the full Board as well as reviewing and recommending changes in the role, composition, and structure of the Board and its committees. All members of the HRGC are independent.
The directors, the CEO and CFO, and the Company's senior management, as well as external professional search organizations, identify additional candidates for consideration by the HRGC. One or more members of the HRGC, as well as members of management and the Board, conduct interviews of potential candidates. To encourage an objective nomination process, the HRGC reviews the Board competencies grid to determine if any gaps exist that might be filled by the candidates under consideration. The candidates' backgrounds are also examined to determine whether there are any interlocking directorships with current directors.
When recruiting new directors, the HRGC considers candidates on merit, considering: the vision and business strategy of the Company; the skills and competencies of the current directors and the existence of any gaps; and the attributes, knowledge, and experience new directors should have in order to best advance the Company's business plan and strategies. Consistent with the Board Diversity Policy, the HRGC takes into consideration multiple aspects of diversity, including functional expertise, business experience (including financial skills and literacy), knowledge, education, geographical background, and personal attributes (such as age, gender, ethnicity, and persons who self-identify as women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+) with a view to enabling the Board to benefit from a broader exchange of perspectives made possible by diversity of thought, background, skills, and experience.
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Board is proposed to be comprised of seven directors (all of whom are Director Nominees for election at the Meeting), of which a majority (five) are independent. A director is independent if they have no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company, in accordance with National Instrument 52-110 - Audit Committees of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
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The independent Director Nominees are Fernand Bélisle, Charmaine Crooks, Mark Hollinger (Independent Lead Director), Barry James, and Margaret O'Brien. The two non-independent Director Nominees are Heather Shaw (director of SFLT) and Julie Shaw (director of SFLT).
Voting control of the Company is held by SFLT and its subsidiaries. The sole trustee of SFLT is a private company controlled by a board comprised of seven directors, including Heather Shaw, Julie Shaw, two other members of the Shaw family, and three independent directors. As at January 16, 2026, SFLT and its subsidiaries held 2,885,530 Class A Voting Shares, representing approximately 86% of the outstanding Class A Voting Shares, for the benefit of descendants of the late JR Shaw and Carol Shaw. See "Voting Shares and Principal Holders Thereof".
The Board appoints an Independent Lead Director annually after each annual meeting of shareholders. The Independent Lead Director is appointed to address any issues or comments that a director may have in relation to the independence and overall functioning of the Board and its committees. The role description of the Independent Lead Director, which sets out additional functions and responsibilities of this position, is available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investorrelations/governance/governance-documents.
Please see the "Director Nominees" section of this Circular for a list of any other public directorships held by the Director Nominees as well as each Director Nominee's fiscal 2025 attendance record for all Board and (if applicable) committee meetings.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND IN-CAMERA MEETINGS
The independent directors hold regularly scheduled meetings at which non-independent directors and members of management are not in attendance.
Additionally, at each regularly scheduled meeting of the Board and its committees, in-camera meetings are also scheduled. The Independent Lead Director serves as Chair of the Board during in-camera sessions and the meetings of independent directors. The independent chair of each committee also conducts an in-camera session at all regularly scheduled committee meetings. At in-camera meetings, advisors or members of management may be invited to attend certain portions, at the discretion and invitation of the committee or Board. Open and candid discussion among directors is encouraged during all in-camera sessions and they are provided with an opportunity to express their views on topics before key decisions are made. Since 2024 (including in fiscal 2025), independent directors of the Board, operating as a sub-committee, met with greater frequency to execute a mandate to identify and establish an optimal and sustainable capital structure for the Company. As such, the Board led a comprehensive strategic review ("Strategic Review"), with the assistance of leading financial and legal advisors, of the viability of various financing, sale, or restructuring options available to the Company, which culminated in the proposed recapitalization transaction announced on November 3, 2025 (the "Recapitalization Transaction" or the "Proposed Transaction").
INTERLOCKING DIRECTORSHIPS
The Company recognizes that the Board can benefit when a director also serves on the board of directors of another company, so long as such service does not conflict with the Company's interests. Under the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, generally, each non-management director is expected to hold no more than three public company directorships in total but may hold up to a total of five public company directorships with the prior approval of the Board following a review and recommendation by the HRGC, as required. Additional general guidelines include:
- each director who is also an employee of the Company should not hold more than one such directorship (in addition to service on the Board); and
- three public company audit committee memberships for a single director is the limit unless approved by both the Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Board.
As at January 16, 2026, no directors served together on any board of directors of other publicly traded companies.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
At all times, it is important that the Board includes members who collectively bring a broad range of business and strategic experience and expertise to enable the Board to effectively carry out its mandate.
The HRGC and the Board consider the key competencies and experience that they believe are necessary for the Board, as a whole, to possess in order to be an asset to the Company and fulfil its responsibilities. In addition, the Board strives to constitute each committee with directors with a mix of experience, expertise, and perspectives that enables the committee to carry out its responsibilities.
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The following table shows the key competencies and experience that the Director Nominees have indicated they bring to the Board. The HRGC reviews the areas indicated by Director Nominees and the rationale provided for their selections and is satisfied that the nominees possess skills in those areas.
| Skills & Experience Matrix | Fernand Bélisle | Charmaine Crooks | Mark Hollinger | Barry James | Margaret O΄Brien | Heather A. Shaw | Julie M. Shaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Business Development, M&A, Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial Literacy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial or Accounting Expertise(1) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Corporate Governance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Operations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Health, Safety & Environment Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Global Management Experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Human Resources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Risk Evaluation/Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal and Regulatory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Sales and Marketing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Industry Experience (Media/Digital/Technology) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Non-Profit/Education/Philanthropic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
(1) Financial Expertise refers to a director who has advanced foundations in finance and accounting from a board-level perspective, beyond financial literacy (for example interprets financial reports and financial statements, can implement a desired capital structure, apply valuation techniques, make M&A decisions and oversee risk).
ORIENTATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
The HRGC is responsible for establishing orientation and education programs for new directors and providing continuing education for existing directors. New directors typically attend a full day, interactive orientation session and facility tour at which various members of management provide an overview of the Company's strategy, business segment operations, finances, technologies, regulatory operating environment, and corporate structure. All Board members also receive a detailed Director's Manual, which includes materials such as the charters of the Board and its committees, corporate and operational information, annual continuous disclosure filings, industry regulatory framework, and key corporate governance policies, including the Company's Code of Business Conduct (the "Code"), Insider Trading Guidelines, and Disclosure Policy.
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The Board believes that continuing education is important for the development of the Board as a whole and for each individual director. The HRGC, in partnership with the Non-Executive Chair, reviews, approves, and reports to the Board on plans for the ongoing development and education of existing Board members. As part of this ongoing education, management gives regular presentations and provides topical literature from external experts to the Board and its committees. The Company also maintains an online portal through which directors can access an archive of Board materials dating back several years, including strategic plans, operating plans, and prior board education sessions. Directors identify topics for continuing education through discussions at Board and committee meetings.
The Company and the majority of its directors are members of the Institute of Corporate Directors ("ICD"). The Company pays for the cost of this membership, which provides access to publications and events for directors to enhance their knowledge of directors' responsibilities and governance trends. In addition, with pre-approval, directors may be reimbursed, up to a lifetime maximum of \$7,500, for external educational programs to assist in their development as a director of the Company.
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS
The HRGC is responsible for facilitating the evaluation of the effectiveness of the committees, directors and the Board as a whole on a biennial basis and recommending any changes to enhance this effectiveness to the Board. In furtherance of this mandate, the HRGC conducts an assessment to review strengths and opportunities for improvement for the HRGC.
It is also the responsibility of the Non-Executive Chair of the Board to ensure effective operation of the Board in fulfilling its mandate. The Non-Executive Chair of the Board discusses the mandate and functioning of each committee directly with the respective Chair of each committee. Recommendations from the committees regarding their effectiveness are then reviewed with the HRGC.
ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT
The Code applies to all of the Company's employees, officers, and directors and outlines the responsibilities, guidelines, and ethical standards that all Company team members are expected to observe, including guidance and the disclosure requirements for actual or potential conflicts of interest. The Company has established an Ethics and Conduct Office as an avenue to intake concerns under the Code and to oversee investigations. The Code is available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/governance/governance-documents and on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Company's Raising Concerns Policy, which is reviewed as required or advisable by the Board or its committees, sets out the procedures for employees, representatives, and business partners to report actual, potential or suspected violations of the Code, applicable laws, and applicable audit practices and accounting standards, among other things. Reports are investigated in accordance with the Raising Concerns Policy as they occur and are reviewed quarterly by the Audit Committee and the HRGC. It also offers a third-party hosted alert line option where concerns about or under the Code can be raised anonymously, at any time, by phone or online. A copy of the Raising Concerns Policy is available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/investor-relations/governance/governance-documents.
Waivers of the Code are generally not granted and there were no waivers of the Code in fiscal 2025. All directors and officers of the Company confirm that they have read and are in compliance with the Code on an annual basis. This process is monitored by the HRGC through an annual report, which includes a review of any issues arising from non-compliance with the Code.
The Company has a Related Party Transactions Policy, which is reviewed by the HRGC on an annual basis. Any changes to this policy are recommended to the Board for approval. The HRGC conducts a quarterly review of certain transactions and agreements involving the Company and its directors, officers, shareholders, and other related parties. If a director or executive officer has a material interest in any transaction or agreement with the Company, they do not participate or otherwise interfere with any decisions made by the Company. In fiscal 2025, the independent directors met to, among other things, consider potential Strategic Review alternatives, receive financial and legal advice regarding the Recapitalization Transaction, review and evaluate the terms of the Recapitalization Transaction and related agreements, and determine what recommendation to make to the Board with respect to the Recapitalization Transaction.
In addition to the Code, the Company has adopted various other policies and procedures to encourage and promote a culture of ethical business conduct, including the Company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures, Disclosure Policy, Respect and Safety in the Workplace Policy, Privacy Policy and Insider Trading Guidelines, which govern the conduct of employees, officers and directors.
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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission and Vision
The Company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") plan is built on a mission to value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique, addressing biases and barriers to level the playing field, so the Company can create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. Further information and Corus' Sustainability Report is available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com/sustainability-at-corus. Specifically, as it relates to DEI, the Company is working towards becoming:
- A group of people that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate, and the audiences we serve;
- A place where people have full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential; and
- A culture where we stand up for each other and actively work to challenge our biases and barriers.
The Company has a DEI team that report into the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary (the "CAO and CLO") that focuses on workplace and diversity. The DEI team works in collaboration with management, the DEI Council, the Company's Employee Resource Groups, the People and Communications teams, and other members of the Company. The Company's broadcasting assets in radio and television are also federally regulated by statute and by related policies governing on-air depiction and employment diversity.
Board Diversity
Corus values the benefits diversity brings to its Board and believes that a diverse and inclusive culture promotes better corporate governance. The Board recognizes and embraces the benefits of diverse representation in its membership as a competitive advantage, which is in keeping with the Company's commitment to DEI at all levels of its workforce. Highly qualified directors and executive leaders who reflect the diversity of the Company's employees and the communities where it operates bring broader perspectives and experience to deepen the Company's insight, enhance innovation, and accelerate growth.
When identifying and considering qualified candidates from the "designated groups" discussed below and for Board composition, the HRGC follows Corus' Board Diversity Policy and is guided by Corus' values. The Board Diversity Policy's objective is to foster a Board that is reflective of the diverse communities Corus serves and sets out considerations for board composition, any specific targets, ongoing assessments and reporting. In furtherance of the Board Diversity Policy, the HRGC regularly reviews the diversity of the Board members.
The HRGC takes into consideration multiple aspects of diversity, including functional expertise, business experience (including financial skills and literacy), knowledge, education, geographical background, and personal attributes such as age, gender, ethnicity, and persons who self-identify as women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ ("designated groups"), while recognizing that the Board is comprised of a limited number of individuals.
Under the Board Diversity Policy, Corus has adopted targets for representation of women or non-binary persons and seeks to maintain that at least 1/3 of Board members be comprised of individuals who self-identify as women or non-binary. In the event of a vacancy on the Board, it endeavours to return to this target within two years. No additional targets have been set for representation of other designated groups due to the existing size and composition of the Board and reliance on self-reporting.
Four Director Nominees identify as women, representing 57% of the Board's composition. One Director Nominee identifies as a member of a visible minority, representing 14% of the Board's composition. To the Company's knowledge, no Director Nominee has identified as Indigenous or as a person with a disability.
The Board has not adopted formal term limits for Board members but aims to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of longer-term, experienced directors who have in-depth knowledge of the business and newer directors who can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the stewardship of the Company. The Board believes that this philosophy is more effective than term limits as it ensures there is continuity from strong long-term contributors while at the same time providing a mechanism for Board renewal. The term length of the Director Nominees represents a mix of tenure and experience: two directors have served on the Board for two to five years; and five directors have served on the Board for seven years or more.
Management Diversity
In addition to Board diversity, the Company understands the benefits of a diversified workforce. The Company has a DEI strategy in place to promote gender diversity at the senior leadership and executive officer level, with an increased focus in recent years on the representation of other designated groups. This strategy is grounded in the Company's policies such as the Respect and Safety in the Workplace Policy, the Code and its DEI guidelines, and has encouraged diversity in the workforce, particularly with respect to the development and recruitment of women.
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The Company's senior management, which is comprised of the Senior Leadership Team ("senior management" or the "SLT"), includes: four individuals who have identified as women, representing 57% of senior management; one individual who has identified as a visible minority, representing 14% of senior management; one individual who has identified as a person with disabilities, representing 14% of senior management; and no individuals who have identified as Indigenous or 2SLGBTQ+.
Senior management of the Company's major subsidiaries, which is comprised of all officer level positions of Corus Media Holdings Inc. and Corus Sales Inc. ("major subsidiary senior management"), includes three individuals who have identified as women, representing 60% of major subsidiary senior management; one individual who has identified as a visible minority, representing 20% of major subsidiary senior management; one individual who has identified as a person with disabilities, representing 20% of a major subsidiary senior management; and no members have identified as Indigenous or 2SLGBTQ+.
In identifying and considering potential candidates for senior management, the Board considers factors such as years of service, regional background, merit, experience, and qualifications. In addition, the diversity of the Company's senior management is driven by other factors, some of which are outside of the control of the Company, including the level of staff turnover, the times at which hiring and promotion opportunities arise, and the available pipeline of candidates.
In addition, the senior leadership of the Company, which is comprised of vice-president level positions and higher (excluding senior management) ("senior leadership"), includes: 12 individuals who have identified as women, representing 46% of senior leadership; four individuals who have identified as a visible minority, representing 15% of senior leadership; and one individual who has identified as a person with disabilities, representing 4% of senior leadership; and no members have identified as Indigenous or 2SLGBTQ+. Information above regarding senior management, major subsidiary senior management, senior leadership and the Board is provided as at August 31, 2025.
The Company commits to striving for workforce composition that reflects the Canadian population. This commitment applies to the Corus workforce overall, as well as Corus leadership. When making senior management appointments, the Company is committed to promoting diversity (including diversity of designated groups) among its senior management and leadership. To this end, while the Company has not set specific targets for gender or other designated groups in senior leadership positions, it does consider the level of representation of each designated group and the other indicators of diversity, outlined above, when deliberating on hires and promotions regarding senior management and leadership positions.
The Company is committed to ensuring that it attracts and retains highly qualified and experienced directors and senior management and recognizes that diversity is an important consideration in creating and maintaining an effective Board and senior management team.
REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES
The Board fulfills its role directly and through committees to which it delegates certain responsibilities. The Board has established two committees: the Audit Committee and the HRGC. In fiscal 2025, independent directors of the Board, operating as a sub-committee, met with greater frequency to help oversee and provide guidance to management as part of the Company's and Board's Strategic Review, which led to the proposed Recapitalization Transaction.
The following reports summarize the key activities of the Board and its committees in fiscal 2025.
Report of the Board of Directors
Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Directors: Heather Shaw; Independent Lead Director: Mark Hollinger
As part of fulfilling its mandate, in fiscal 2025, the Board:
- Oversaw CEO transition and appointment of new, sole CEO
- Oversaw the Strategic Review that led to the proposed Recapitalization Transaction
- Reviewed the Company's plans for expense reductions and balance sheet management
- Reviewed the Company's distribution, digital and content strategies, technology and infrastructure initiatives, and the implications of the regulatory, economic, and political environment
- Received regular reporting, and provided input, on the Company's continued execution of key activities against its stated target of revenue growth
- Received reporting on the Company's progress on its DEI action plan and activities
- Reviewed quarterly enterprise risk dashboards and reports
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- Received regular reports from the Audit Committee on the Company's cybersecurity program
- Received regular reporting from the HRGC on its oversight of the Company's conduct risk and reporting, including approving updates to related policies
- On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the interim and annual consolidated financial statements, accompanying management's discussion and analysis, and earnings news releases on quarterly and annual results
Summary of Board and Committee Meetings for Directors in Fiscal 2025
| Board / Committee Meetings | Number of Meetings Held |
In-Camera Sessions Held |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 13 | 7 |
| Board — Independent Directors* | 6 | 6 |
| Audit Committee | 4 | 4 |
| Human Resources and Governance Committee | 5 | 4 |
| Total Number of Meetings Held | 28 | 21 |
*These denote the number of independent directors' meetings held as part of regularly scheduled Board meetings. As noted above, independent directors held additional meetings, as required, throughout the year to oversee and conduct the Strategic Review.
The Board or its committees received education or conducted deep dives on the topics noted below:
- The Company's strategic and operating plans for fiscal 2025 and for the future
- Emerging trends and risks with respect to cyber threats and security
- Labour relations and regulatory and legal frameworks
- Corporate governance and best practices for boards
- Strategic and balance sheet management actions and opportunities
- Streaming and digital platform trends, competitive landscape and opportunities
- Advertising trends and opportunities
- Audience trending, partnerships and content supply and availability
- Trends and market practices in respect of executive compensation
Report of the Human Resources and Governance Committee
Co-Chairs: Mark Hollinger, Independent Lead Director, and Fernand Bélisle
Members: Mark Hollinger, Fernand Bélisle, Charmaine Crooks, Margaret O'Brien
All members of the HRGC are independent directors. As part of fulfilling its mandate, in 2025, the HRGC:
- Monitored the effective operation of the Board and its committees
- Received regular updates on the status and effectiveness of the conduct, risk and reporting programs, including approving updates to related conduct codes and policies and reporting on investigations and Alert Line reports
- Reviewed the skills and experience of the directors to satisfy itself that the Board continues to reflect the most relevant skills, experiences, and competencies
- Received updates on the status of reporting under Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
- Received reports on evolving regulatory practices and legislative changes
- Received reports and engaged in discussions with senior management covering management's oversight of key risks, challenges, and mitigating actions
- Continued focus on ensuring Corus supports a culture which promotes accountability, promptly escalates and resolves issues, learns from past experiences, and encourages open communication and transparency on all aspects of risk taking
- Reviewed, and as required, approved related party transactions
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- Monitored employee relations and labour relations matters
- Monitored the impact of business and operating initiatives on the Company's people and talent strategy
- Reviewed diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and initiatives
- Monitored results from surveys used to measure employee engagement, key findings and actions
- Helped oversee transition to a sole CEO, and changes to the SLT, including the review and recommendation of the performance objectives for the CEO, and recommending compensation to the Board for approval
- Discussed the performance of executive members of senior management and approved their compensation and retention plans
- Oversaw the talent management, succession planning, and organization design process
- Monitored the Company's approach to variable compensation plan design and governance, reviewed, and approved changes to the incentive plans to best reflect the intended principles of retention with appropriately balanced risk/reward
Report of the Audit Committee
Chair: Barry James
Members: Barry James, Margaret O'Brien, Mark Hollinger
All directors of the Audit Committee are independent. As part of fulfilling its mandate, in 2025, the Audit Committee:
- Oversaw the Company's annual and quarterly financial reporting process, including reporting under IFRS
- Reviewed information with respect to key controls over financial reporting, including reporting from the internal auditor and independent shareholders' auditors of the Company
- Received reports and engaged in discussions with senior management covering management's oversight of key risks, challenges, and mitigating actions, including review of quarterly enterprise risk dashboards and reports
- Received regular updates from Management on key controls and processes to satisfy itself that financial reporting is reliable and accurate; significant accounting policies, significant qualitative and quantitative judgments in accounting policies and estimates; and key strategic projects
- Received regular updates from the Company's internal auditor and external auditor on the status of their review and reporting relating to the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting
- Oversaw the work of the Company's internal auditor and external auditor, including review of audit plans, and as applicable, associated fees
- Oversaw work related to balance sheet and liability management
- Received and reviewed reporting on any financial-related complaints investigations including reporting made through the Alert Line
- Conducted an annual review of the Company's external auditor, including in respect of: the auditor's independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism; quality of the engagement team; quality of the communications and interactions with the auditor; and quality of service provided. The Committee concluded that the results of the annual review of Ernst & Young LLP were satisfactory
- Pre-approved all engagements and fees with the independent shareholders' auditors (including any audit and non-audit services)
- Met regularly and independently with the internal and external auditors, including in-camera
- Reviewed updates from the independent shareholders' auditor on auditing and regulatory developments globally affecting auditors
- Reviewed the Company's cybersecurity program, including with respect to its ability to monitor and respond to potential cyber-attacks and in respect of training programs and simulation exercises
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The HRGC is responsible for reviewing and recommending the level of non-executive director compensation to the Board for approval. Director compensation is structured to compensate directors appropriately for their time and efforts and to align directors' interests with those of shareholders. All of the Company's directors devote considerable time to their duties. Directors often provide advice outside of meetings, continuously keep abreast of developments affecting the Company, and frequently identify opportunities for the Company. Directors must be attentive to the best interests of the Company at all times and are expected to maintain excellent meeting attendance records.
The Company believes in a simple, easy to understand director compensation structure and, as such, directors are compensated on an annual basis to cover all aspects of their workload and responsibilities and a "flat fee" structure is applied. In recommending the compensation structure, the HRGC is guided by the following director compensation principles:
- Target total compensation near or at the 50th percentile of the Company's benchmarking peer group.
- Apply a flat fee structure as this aligns with the changing role of directors and the continuous nature of their contributions and responsibility.
- Include the option to receive equity as compensation.
- Ensure the level of compensation is sufficient to attract and retain highly qualified directors with an appropriate mix of skills, expertise and experience.
- Align compensation to be reflective of the risks and responsibilities of being an effective director.
In 2025, no changes were made to director compensation except to confirm the Non-Executive Chair fee given the retirement by Ms. H. Shaw from her position as Executive Chair on May 31, 2025.
Director Compensation Schedule for Non-Executive Directors in Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024
| Retainers and Fee Schedule(1) | Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board Retainer (all non-executive Directors) | \$85,000 | \$85,000 |
| Board/Committee Meeting Attendance Fixed Annual Fee (all non-executive Directors) | \$25,000 | \$25,000 |
| Independent Lead Director / Vice Chair / Non-Executive Chair(2) | \$10,000 | \$10,000 |
| Audit Committee Chair Retainer | \$20,000 | \$20,000 |
| Human Resources and Governance Committee Chair Retainer (Co-Chairs) | \$15,000 | \$15,000 |
| Audit Committee Member Retainer | \$7,500 | \$7,500 |
| Human Resources and Governance Committee Member Retainer | \$7,500 | \$5,000 |
The Company does not set aside funds for pension benefits or health costs and there are no retirement plans, mandatory retirement requirements or term limits in place for its non-executive directors. Furthermore, the Company does not provide compensation by way of options or non-equity incentive plans to its non-executive directors. Board members are reimbursed by the Company for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board and/or its committees.
Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan
The Board has adopted the Directors' DSU Plan under which each director may elect to have their annual retainer(s) and attendance fees paid entirely in cash or up to 100% paid in DSUs under the terms of the Directors' DSU Plan. DSUs are accumulated on a quarterly basis by directors who participate in the Directors' DSU Plan. The number of DSUs that a director is entitled to receive in any particular quarter is based upon the percentage that the director has elected to receive in DSUs multiplied by one quarter of such director's annual retainer(s), meeting attendance fees, as applicable for the quarter, divided by the closing price on the TSX of the Class B Non-Voting Shares on the last trading day of the fiscal quarter. The value of a DSU when converted to cash is equivalent to the closing market value of the Company's Class B Non-Voting Shares on the TSX on the date of redemption. DSUs accrue notional dividends in the form of additional DSUs at the same rate as dividends (if any) on the Company's Class B Non-Voting Shares as if they were enrolled in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"). The DSUs are redeemable in cash only upon the director ceasing to be a member of the Board, an employee, and/or an officer of the Company and its affiliates.
(1) Directors may elect to receive their compensation in the form of DSUs, cash or a combination of the two. (2) Effective May 31, 2025, Ms. Julie Shaw retired from the position of Vice-Chair. Ms. Heather Shaw assumed the Non-Executive Chair position on June 1, 2025.
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Directors' Share Ownership Requirements
Under the Company's director share ownership requirement, non-employee directors must acquire shares with a value equivalent to at least three times their annual retainer. DSUs are considered the equivalent of common shares for the purposes of this requirement. Directors have five years from their first election date to meet the share ownership requirement. Directors who are also officers of the Company are subject to separate share ownership requirements.
The share ownership threshold value is calculated at the higher of the current share price or the cost base of the Company's shares. This threshold is to be retained thereafter during such director's term and may be revised by a change in the amount of the annual director's retainer. In the event that the retainer is increased so that the threshold is not met, the director is to acquire additional shares or their equivalent within one year.
In the "Director Nominees" section of this Circular, information has been provided on the current shareholdings (of the Company) of each Director Nominee. Note that information as to shares beneficially owned by each Director Nominee or over which each Director Nominee exercises control or direction, directly or indirectly, not being within the Company's knowledge, has been furnished by the respective Director Nominees individually.
Directors' Compensation for Fiscal 2025
The following table sets out total compensation amounts provided to the directors in fiscal 2025. Ms. Heather Shaw was an officer of the Company until May 31, 2025. Thereafter, she received only directors' fees, which totalled \$30,000 for fiscal 2025.
| Director Name | Fees Received in Cash |
Share-Based Awards — Fees Received in DSUs(1) |
Option Based Awards |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation |
Pension Value |
All Other Compensation |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernand Bélisle | \$125,000 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$125,000 |
| Charmaine Crooks | \$117,500 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$117,500 |
| Mark Hollinger | \$142,500 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$142,500 |
| Barry James | \$130,000 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$130,000 |
| Margaret O'Brien | \$125,000 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$125,000 |
| Julie Shaw | \$117,500 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$117,500 |
| Total(2) | \$787,500 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$787,500 |
(1) Directors may elect to receive up to 100% of their remuneration in DSUs. The DSUs are credited to a director's DSU account based on the TSX closing price of the Class B Non-Voting Shares on the payment date. The amount shown reflects the aggregate of the amounts credited to DSU accounts, as applicable, on the dates for payment of directors' fees during fiscal 2025. (2) Excludes Ms. H. Shaw's director compensation.
Outstanding Option-Based and Share-Based Awards (Directors Fees paid as DSUs)
The following table sets out the value of all share-based awards granted by the Company to current non-executive directors that were outstanding as of August 31, 2025. Ms. Heather Shaw's option-based and share-based holdings are reflected in the Outstanding Option-Based and Share-Based Awards table as the Company has reported her as a NEO for part of fiscal 2025.
| Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options |
Option Exercise Price |
Option Expiration Date |
Value of Unexercised In-The Money Options |
Number of Shares or Units of Shares that have not Vested |
Market or Payout Value of Share-Based Awards that have not Vested |
Market or Payout Value of Vested Share Based Awards (Fees) not Paid Out or Distributed(1) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernand Bélisle | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$12,585 |
| Charmaine Crooks | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$23,128 |
| Mark Hollinger | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$4,321 |
| Barry James | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$4,463 |
| Margaret O'Brien | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$42,703 |
| Julie Shaw | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$74,941 |
(1) Based on the TSX closing share price of \$0.09 per Class B Non-Voting Share as at August 31, 2025. Reflects all cumulative fees paid to and notional dividends accrued by directors in the form of DSUs which have not been paid out as at August 31, 2025. These amounts are reflected in Canadian dollars.
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There are no vesting criteria for fees paid as DSUs to non-executive directors, as these DSUs are simply an elective form of payment. As such, the value vested in fiscal 2025 for DSUs held by each individual non-executive director is equivalent to their respective cumulative individual director's fees paid in the form of DSUs plus notional dividends accrued on the DSUs. The market value of all cumulative vested DSUs not paid out or distributed are then valued based on the TSX closing share price per Class B Non-Voting Share as at August 31, 2025. The non-executive directors, with the exception of Ms. H. Shaw who retired from her role as Executive Chair of the Company on May 31, 2025, have no outstanding option-based awards, nor have they received any form of non-equity incentive plan compensation up to and including August 31, 2025.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following section discusses the Company's design of and approach to executive compensation as well as fiscal 2025 key performance accomplishments and decisions made in respect of the compensation of Named Executive Officers ("NEOs"). This Compensation Discussion & Analysis ("CD&A") also provides additional detail on the Company's executive compensation program and approach to compensation governance.
The Company's executive compensation program is designed to create alignment between compensation and the Company's performance against key financial performance indicators.
Fiscal 2025 Key Performance Highlights
The Company has a strategic framework comprised of strategic pillars with priorities and initiatives reflecting these pillars. The framework was first created to enable Corus to navigate an extremely dynamic media landscape and it continues to support the Company's commitment to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce expenses and maintain its core businesses. The Company has recently refreshed its strategic pillars for fiscal 2026.
Key performance highlights for the Company in 2025 include:
- Announced a proposed Recapitalization Transaction on November 3, 2025 and on December 17, 2025, announced related special meetings of noteholders and shareholders to approve the Recapitalization Transaction on January 30, 2026. Corus' Board undertook extensive efforts since early 2024 to address the Company's balance sheet and financial challenges. This included conducting a comprehensive Strategic Review with the assistance of leading financial and legal advisors, of the viability of various financing, sale, or restructuring options available to Corus. After careful consideration of all available options, the Board determined that the Recapitalization Transaction represents the best path forward for Corus at this time. The Recapitalization Transaction is being implemented pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
- Continued to secure great content to deploy across Corus' portfolio of leading brands and platforms to inform and entertain millions of Canadians every day. In the past year, Corus rebranded two specialty television channels, launching Home Network and Flavour Network on December 30, 2024, which have continued to be the #1 and #2 ranked lifestyle channels this past Fall(1). The Company also expanded the content offering on Slice; retired select lowerperforming services such as several kids specialty television services effective September 1, 2025; and added more hours and content to Corus' innovative digital platform, STACKTV.
- Global TV maintained its reputation as an iconic brand with a leading news broadcast and top entertainment titles, reaching over 17 million Canadians monthly(2). Overall viewing of Global News increased 3% year-over-year across our platforms(3).
- Managed liabilities within a challenging operating environment characterized by geopolitical and economic uncertainties as well as regulatory ones, with ongoing shifts in the industry and the competitive landscape.
- Furthered considerable efforts to right-size the Company for a more sustainable future, achieving stated targets related to headcount reductions by the end of the fiscal year.
- Secured necessary amendments to relevant credit agreements to enable continued operations and access to liquidity. This included an amendment to the Eighth Restated Credit Facility on October 29, 2025 that increased the senior secured revolving credit facility (from \$75 million to \$125 million) to support ongoing operations and liquidity. This was preceded by an assignment on March 21, 2025, of all of the indebtedness and obligations to certain Canadian debtholders. Pursuant to the Eighth Restated Credit Facility amendments were made to, among other things, increase the maximum amount the Company may request as an advance on a "revolving" basis to \$75 million, remove certain requirements to use excess cash to repay the outstanding amounts on such advances, fix the interest rate per annum
(1) Source: Numeris Personal People Meter ("PPM") Data. Total Canada. Fall 2025 season-to-date (September 1 to December 14, 2025) – confirmed until
December 23, 2025, Adults aged 25-54, Monday-Sunday 2a.m.-2a.m., Average Minute Audience (000), Canadian Specialty Commercial English. (2) Source: Numeris PPM Data, September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 - confirmed data, Total Canada, Monday-Sunday 2a.m.-2a.m., Global Total, Average
Monthly Reach (000), Individuals aged 2+. (3) Linear Source: Numeris PPM Data, Fiscal 2025 (September 2024 to August 2025) versus Fiscal 2024 (September 2023 to August 2024) - Confirmed, Total Canada, Individuals aged 2+, Total Minutes (000,000) converted to absolutes, All Global newscasts (excludes specials, event coverage). Digital Sources: Adobe Analytics, Amazon Video Central, Amazon via Google Big Query, Pluto TV Partner Dashboard, September 2024 to August 2025 versus September 2023 to August 2024, Live + video on demand minutes streamed, excludes minutes tuned for Corus content on Pluto TV for March through August, excludes STACKTV due to duplication with linear.
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equal to the two year Canada interest rate determined on March 17, 2025, plus 4.75%, and increase the maximum Total Debt to Cash Flow Ratio required under the financial covenants to 9.5:1.00 through and including December 31, 2025. The maturity date of the Eighth Restated Credit Facility was amended to March 20, 2027. All terms are as defined in the Eighth Restated Credit Facility which is available on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
- Advocated for meaningful regulatory reforms and changes, with active participation in all public, regulator-initiated reviews and processes including consultations pertaining to market dynamics, Canadian content and audio content. On June 9, 2025, the CRTC issued its decision on the Independent Local News Fund ("ILNF") policy consultation. The CRTC retained the ILNF's existing allocation method and confirmed that Corus' 15 local Global TV stations are eligible for the ILNF subject to a cap of 45% of total ILNF proceeds.
- Worked to strengthen and manage changes to its leadership team, as described below.
Additional important factors and changes related to Fiscal 2025 Executive Compensation
Leadership changes and elimination of executive roles and layers
In line with its stated objectives to right-size the Company for sustainability and with a view toward reducing overall costs as well as driving future initiatives, the Board completed a refresh of the SLT structure, including with respect to size, scope of roles, and titling in 2025, which first began in calendar 2024. In particular:
- The SLT has been reconstituted to effectively eliminate the Executive Vice President level with 4 such roles eliminated since 2024 (responsibilities and work have been redistributed to other existing leadership roles).
- The role of Executive Chair was eliminated following the retirement of Ms. H. Shaw from that role on May 31, 2025.
- The role of Vice Chair was eliminated following the retirement of Ms. J. Shaw from that role on May 31, 2025.
- The "Co-CEO" structure was eliminated in June 2025, with the Co-CEO role held by Mr. Reeb eliminated effective June 4, 2025, and the appointment of Mr. Gossling as the sole CEO for the Company.
Expansion of duties for existing senior executives
With the changes to and general contraction in executive roles, to ensure continuing appropriate oversight, as well as to drive the Company's important priorities and management through change, the Board significantly expanded roles and responsibilities of certain existing senior executives, particularly Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee.
- Mr. Gossling was appointed sole CEO on June 4, 2025 and continues, on an interim basis, to serve as CFO of the Company. In addition to maintaining his oversight of finance, technology, legal, regulatory, human resources and communications functions, all business units also report to Mr. Gossling, including with respect to news, content, programming, sales, and marketing.
- Ms. Lee, CAO and CLO, took on expanded responsibilities with additional oversight of departments such as real estate, internal audit, digital product management, and cybersecurity while continuing to oversee legal, regulatory, human resources, communications, compliance and privacy areas.
In addition, the following executive changes occurred in 2025:
- Ms. McKergow announced her retirement from the Company in August 2025 and Christopher Mercer was appointed as Senior Vice President, Media Sales and Solutions, effective September 3, 2025.
- Ms. Abrams took on an expanded role in June 2025 to oversee all marketing, publicity and content creation activities for the Company, in addition to her prior duties overseeing all programming and content acquisition activities.
No commensurate compensation changes
The Board considered compensation arrangements in light of continued focus on cost containment and existing compensation arrangements for NEOs and determined that neither Mr. Gossling nor Ms. Lee would (or did) receive any changes to the target amounts in their compensation arrangements in connection with the expansion of their roles or assumption of additional oversight. Mr. Gossling also did not receive any such changes to reflect his continuing role as interim CFO.
In addition, each of Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee voluntarily declined to receive any LTI awards in each of 2024 and 2025.
Ms. H. Shaw also voluntarily maintained her reduction of compensation for her role as Executive Chair until her retirement (at which time she received no executive compensation of any kind).
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Additional factors considered
In making decisions in respect of the compensation for the NEOs below, the Board also carefully considered the following important factors:
- Retentive elements and incentives appropriate to the scope, volume and complexity of the portfolio of work, and also balanced with financial realities and goals of the Company.
- Continued inclusion of "at risk" compensation, as is typical for public company executives.
- Keeping total direct compensation of NEOs appropriate and having incentive awards, such as LTI, also balanced and appropriate.
- The degree and complexity of change and work for leaders, in particular certain NEOs, given the financial and industry challenges and the proposed Recapitalization Transaction.
- Additional work and responsibility adopted by certain NEOs given the contraction of roles and titles at the SLT.
- Achievement of stated and set targets and performance components of STI plans.
- The benchmarking standards and results of the most recent review, as described further below.
- Overall efforts by the Company to manage costs and create efficiencies.
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
In keeping with best practices, the Company has voluntarily elected to provide reporting on six NEOs for fiscal 2025:
| NEO | Title |
|---|---|
| John R. Gossling(1) | Chief Executive Officer and (Interim) Chief Financial Officer |
| Troy Reeb(1) | Former Co-Chief Executive Officer |
| Heather A. Shaw(2) | Former Executive Chair |
| Jennifer C. Lee(1) | Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
| Jennifer Abrams(1) | Senior Vice-President, Content and Marketing |
| Barbara McKergow(3) | Former Senior Vice-President, Advertising |
(1) Effective June 4, 2025, the following changes were made to the SLT:
- Mr. Gossling, former Co-CEO and CFO, was appointed CEO and (Interim) CFO.
- Mr. Reeb left the Company.
- Ms. Lee's mandate was expanded to include additional functions described above.
- Ms. Abrams's mandate was expanded to include additional functions described above. (2) Effective May 31, 2025, Ms. H. Shaw retired from her position as Executive Chair. Ms. H. Shaw remains on the Company's Board as Non-Executive Chair. (3) Ms. McKergow retired from her position and the Company in October 2025.
COMPENSATION GOVERNANCE
Role of the Human Resources and Governance Committee
The HRGC has a mandate to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the effectiveness of the Company's compensation policies and processes in fostering equitable and competitive compensation. The Charter of the HRGC is available in Schedule C of this Circular. The HRGC is responsible for reviewing the design and competitiveness of the Company's overall compensation and benefits program, including compensation risk oversight, and for reviewing and recommending executive compensation policies to the Board for approval. The HRGC reviews, approves and reports the compensation of the Company's senior executives to the Board. It is also responsible for reviewing the Company's management development and succession plans for senior executives and recommending to the Board the appointment of all Executive Vice Presidents or similar senior leaders. Additionally, the HRGC is responsible for reviewing employee engagement results, assessing DEI within the Company and reviewing management initiatives to enhance the Company's culture and work environment.
All members of the HRGC are independent within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Members all have relevant expertise in human resources, compensation governance and risk management and strong financial acumen, all of which enable them to evaluate and make decisions on the suitability of the Company's compensation policies/practices. The members of the HRGC are Fernand Bélisle, Charmaine Crooks, Margaret O'Brien and Mark Hollinger. Mr. Bélisle and Mr. Hollinger serve as co-chairs.
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| Fernand Bélisle | Mr. Bélisle gained broad expertise in human resources and compensation during his past roles as Secretary General of the CRTC, Chairman of Cabovisa-Televisao por Cabo, SA (Portugal) and as Trustee on a number of occasions for various entities. In these positions, he developed in-depth knowledge in government compensation, negotiations with unionized employees, and implementation of staff hiring and human resources policies. |
|---|---|
| Charmaine Crooks | Ms. Crooks acquired human resources and compensation experience as a corporate director and President of NGU Consultants Inc., a consultancy and management firm. As current director and Chair Compensation with TRIBE Property Management, and in a variety of other business roles, she has developed in-depth knowledge of corporate governance and international business development. |
| Mark Hollinger | Mr. Hollinger gained extensive international human resources and compensation experience in his past roles as the President and CEO of Discovery Networks International, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and head of international business development. In these positions, he developed in-depth knowledge of implementation of hiring and human resources policies. |
| Margaret O'Brien | Ms. O'Brien has over 20 years of experience in human resources and compensation obtained as a senior executive at Entertainment One (eOne) and as VP and CFO of the YMCA of Greater Toronto. As Chief Corporate Development and Administration Officer at eOne, Ms. O'Brien had oversight of the entire human resources function, including compensation. |
Compensation Consulting Fees
The HRGC retains Hugessen Consulting Inc. ("Hugessen") to provide advice on executive compensation matters. The table below summarizes key activities performed by Hugessen in fiscal 2025 and 2024, and the fees incurred for such services.
| Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Activities |
• Director compensation consulting • Annual executive LTI award valuations • Structure and mix of LTI |
• Annual executive LTI award valuations • Structure and mix of LTI • Executive compensation disclosure review and recommendations • Director compensation benchmarking • Annual executive and board compensation review, benchmarking and recommendations |
||||
| Executive and Board Compensation: | Executive and Board Compensation: | |||||
| Hugessen Consulting Inc. | \$7,546 | Hugessen Consulting Inc. | \$50,224 | |||
| Total Executive and Board Compensation | \$7,546 | Total Executive and Board Compensation | \$50,224 | |||
| All Other Fees:(1) | All Other Fees:(1) | |||||
| Willis Towers Watson | \$29,744 | Willis Towers Watson | \$268,860 | |||
| Total All Other Fees | \$29,744 | Total All Other Fees | \$268,860 |
(1) Other fees included work completed for the Company to prepare for implementation of certain federal employment and labour legislation.
Compensation Decision Making — Approval Process
The HRGC has general oversight of the processes and decisions related to executive compensation. Pay decisions in respect of the former Co-CEOs and current CEO are reviewed by the HRGC and recommended for approval by the Board. The CEO is responsible for conducting performance evaluations for other NEOs and providing compensation recommendations to the HRGC for review and approval on an annual basis. The HRGC reviews and approves total compensation arrangements in respect of NEOs and will consult compensation consultants, as required, to provide an external market perspective. The NEOs do not participate in or vote on HRGC or Board decisions regarding any element of their individual compensation arrangements.
The Board is responsible for ensuring that there are processes in place to effectively identify, assess, monitor and manage the principal risks of the Company, including potential risks arising from the design of the compensation program. The Company has designed its compensation programs to appropriately incent employees and discourage excessive risk taking, recognizing that some level of risk is necessary to achieve strategic goals. The HRGC reviews the inherent risks as they relate to compensation, in consideration of the Company's overall risk. The Company has not identified any risks arising from the Company's compensation policies and practices that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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The following features are in place to help manage and mitigate risks associated with the Company's compensation plans:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Strategic Plan | The compensation program is designed to align with the Company's Board-approved long-term strategic plan and actions, which incorporates a thorough review of operating and industry risks. |
| Entity Level Controls | Board-approved Authorization Policy provides pre-determined limits to authority of individuals to make financial and operating decisions, which contributes to mitigation of undue risk-taking by any one individual. |
| Pay Mix | On average, approximately 56% of NEO compensation is "at-risk" based on metrics aligned with strategic goals. On average, of this variable at-risk compensation, approximately 50.5% is based on long-term performance for NEOs to discourage undue reliance on short-term decision-making. |
| Benchmarking | Compensation plans and pay levels are regularly benchmarked to external market sources. |
| Stress Testing & HRGC Discretion |
Pay outcomes are reviewed to create a strong link between pay and performance. The HRGC can use its discretion to ensure payouts are not overly influenced by significant one-time events. |
| Multiple Performance Metrics |
Short-term performance is measured using several financial and individual performance metrics to determine incentive payouts, which balances the risks associated with relying on any one performance metric. |
| Payout Caps & Min. Thresholds |
Payouts under the Company's STI plan and PSU plan are capped at 185% and 200%, respectively, of target and a 0% payout is possible if minimum performance thresholds are not achieved. |
| Mix of LTI Vehicles | NEOs receive LTI awards which are typically based on a combination of PSUs and RSUs, linked to long-term shareholder value. In light of current financial conditions and proposed Recapitalization Transaction, LTI in calendar 2025 was provided in the form of cash. Stock Options were eliminated from LTI in fiscal 2024. |
| Long-term Vesting of LTI Awards |
Stock Options vest over a 4-year period with a 10-year term and were eliminated from the LTI mix in fiscal 2024, while PSUs, RSUs and cash-based LTI vest over a three-year period and have a three-year term. |
| Revenue Performance Measurement |
PSUs include a consolidated revenue component to strengthen alignment between pay and performance. In fiscal 2024 a FCF component was expected to be added to further strengthen alignment between pay and performance, however no PSUs were awarded in fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2025. |
| Share Ownership Guidelines |
Aligns NEO interests with those of shareholders by requiring that they maintain a high level of personal financial commitment to the Company. The Company has established specific ownership guidelines as a percentage of base salary (5x for Executive Chair, CEO and Co-CEOs, 1x for executive vice presidents, and 0.75x for senior vice presidents and vice presidents). For the NEOs, this guideline must be attained within five years of hire or date of applicable compensation change. For the purposes of the guideline, share ownership may include shares owned through personal holdings or the Company's Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP") as well as Company-issued DSUs and RSUs. In January 2026, in light of the Recapitalization Transaction, the Board suspended this requirement until such time it deems appropriate. |
| Equity Compensation Hedging Policy |
The Code of Conduct expressly prohibits the purchase of financial instruments designed to hedge or offset a decrease in market value of equity securities granted as compensation or held by a director or employee. |
| Recoupment Policy | LTI compensation is subject to recoupment (e.g., reduction, clawback, forfeiture) in certain circumstances, including for misconduct or errors resulting in restatement of financial statements. See below for more details. |
COMPENSATION BENCHMARKING
The Board, via the HRGC, considered compensation benchmarking for senior roles to be a useful and insightful tool as part of its overall review, consideration, and recommendations for executive compensation.
The NEO benchmarking comparator group ("NEO comparator group") is used uniformly for all senior management, including the NEOs, based on benchmark matches which are most closely reflective of each role. The HRGC reviews the ongoing appropriateness of the comparator groups and conduct benchmarking analysis, generally on an annual basis. The following selection criteria are used to develop the comparator group for all NEOs:
- Industry: Publicly traded companies based in Canada or the U.S., with an emphasis on media and broadcasting
- Size: Comparable size as measured by revenue, market capitalization and total enterprise value
- Operations: North America
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For the NEO comparator group, the compensation data and general trends from third-party compensation surveys, such as the Canadian Mercer Benchmarking Database: Executive surveys are used as an additional input to formulate compensation recommendations, given there are limited industry-related peers. In addition, relative compensation to internal peers and scope of role are considered.
In 2025, Boat Rocker Media Inc. was removed from the benchmarking comparator groups given its reverse takeover transaction and Stingray Group Inc. was added. As such, the NEO comparator group was:
AMC Networks Inc. Cineplex Inc. Cogeco Communications Inc. Spin Master Corp. Stingray Group Inc. The E.W. Scripps Company
Gray Television, Inc. Quebecor Inc. TVA Group Inc. Wildbrain Ltd.
For 2025, the HRGC's most recent compensation benchmarking review indicated that compensation structure and the targeted total direct compensation for NEOs remained well within comparable peer ranges and near the median in both salary and total target compensation.
In addition, this review and preceding conclusion did not take into account the expanded roles by certain NEOs, in particular Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee, each of whom hold officer roles typically held by multiple executives at companies in the NEO peer comparator. For example, each company in the NEO peer comparator had a separate chief executive officer and chief financial officer but the HRGC did not add or combine the compensation figures for both such roles when comparing them to Mr. Gossling.
The HRGC did not conduct any benchmarking for the Executive Chair role in fiscal 2025 given the role was eliminated in June 2025 and Ms. H. Shaw had already voluntarily reduced her compensation significantly in the prior two years.
TARGET TOTAL DIRECT COMPENSATION
"Total Direct Compensation" means base salary, STI and the value of LTI awards, each as reported in the "Summary Compensation Table". The target Total Direct Compensation reflects the total of base salary, STI at 100% and the LTIP value at the grant date (and actual or market values can differ on the vesting date). The Company generally targets base salary levels for all NEOs between the mid to mid-high range of the peer group, with consideration of then prevailing Company, market and industry factors. As discussed above, this past year's benchmarking indicated that NEOs were closer to the mid-point. Generally, salaries and compensation are critical factors to attract and retain talent. As well, the personal skill set and background of NEOs is unique, particularly in light of the fact that the Company is the only large pure play media and content company in Canada and considering the complexity and speed of change in the industry and the challenges the Company seeks to address.
Target Compensation Mix — Percentage of Total Direct Compensation for Fiscal 2025
NEO compensation involves "at-risk" compensation to provide strong pay-for-performance alignment. The typical pay mix based on target Total Direct Compensation for NEOs in fiscal 2025 is listed in the table below.
For Mr. Reeb, Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee, the mix in accordance with the terms their employment agreements has been provided. For Ms. H. Shaw and Ms. McKergow the mix that would have applied for fiscal 2025 is provided (Ms. H. Shaw and Ms. McKergow both retired prior to the grant made in December 2025).
| Fixed | At-Risk | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEO | Base Salary | Short-term Incentives | Long-term Incentives | ||
| John R. Gossling | 25.0% | 31.0% | 44.0% | ||
| Troy Reeb | 25.0% | 31.0% | 44.0% | ||
| Heather A. Shaw | 50.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | ||
| Jennifer C. Lee | 38.0% | 31.0% | 31.0% | ||
| Jennifer Abrams | 55.5% | 22.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Barbara McKergow | 47.6% | 33.3% | 19.1% |
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COMPENSATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Key Elements of the Compensation Program
The following table provides an overview of the key elements of NEO compensation in fiscal 2025. This compensation mix is reviewed on an annual basis. Ms. Abrams had a different weighting in respect of STI awards in fiscal 2025 but is aligned with the other SLT members as of and for fiscal 2026. Ms. McKergow's STI compensation reflected the commission-based components applicable to her at the time, given her role.
| Compensation Element | Program Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | • Attract and retain | |
| Fixed | • Annual cash compensation | • Motivate and reward for individual |
| contributions and growth in role | ||
| Short-Term Incentive Awards | • Attract and retain | |
| • Annual cash award based on achievement of annual targets for all NEOs. For fiscal | • Motivate and reward | |
| 2025: | • Supports pay-for-performance philosophy | |
| • Consolidated budgeted free cash flow is 26.7% weighting for Mr. Gossling, Mr. Reeb and Ms. Lee and 13.3% weighting for Ms. Abrams |
• Focus on consistent improvement in cash conservation, profitability and value creation |
|
| • Consolidated budgeted revenue is 26.7% weighting for Mr. Gossling, Mr. Reeb and Ms. Lee and 13.3% weighting for Ms. Abrams |
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| • Consolidated budgeted segment profit is 26.7% weighting for Mr. Gossling, Mr. Reeb | ||
| At Risk | and Ms. Lee and 13.3% weighting for Ms. Abrams and removes the impact of STI and LTI actual performance as compared to budget |
|
| • Consolidated TV segment profit is 40% weighting for Ms. Abrams | ||
| • Advertising revenue is 80% weighting for Ms. McKergow | ||
| • Individual business performance objectives are 10% weighting | ||
| • Individual people and culture performance objectives are 10% weighting | ||
| Long-Term Incentive Awards | • Attract and retain | |
| •Fiscal 2025 LTI grants were made in December 2025, with the exception of Mr. Gossling | • Align interests of executives and shareholders | |
| and Ms. Lee who voluntarily declined these grants | • Supports pay-for-performance philosophy | |
| •These grants were also payable in cash | • Motivate and reward | |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan | • Provides cost effective means of acquiring company | |
| •NEOs are eligible to participate in the ESPP on the same basis as all other employees | shares. Facilitates shareholder alignment | |
| •The Company contributes an amount equal to 25% of the Participant's contributions | ||
| each month, up to a maximum of 5% of base salary | ||
| Retirement Arrangements and Perquisites | • Attract and retain | |
| Other | • Defined Contribution Registered Retirement Plan ("DC Plan") on the same basis as all other employees |
• Motivate performance • Perquisites are linked to business need |
| • Defined Benefit Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan (the "DB SERP") is provided to NEOs who are Executive Vice Presidents and above |
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| • Select perquisites consistent with market practice | ||
| • Select one-time performance or retention-based incentives | ||
| • Defined Benefit Global Toronto Registered Retirement Plan (the "DB Plan") available | ||
| to Global Toronto employees with hire date prior to September 2017 |
2025 COMPENSATION OVERVIEW
Base Salary
Fair and competitive salaries are determined following an analysis of peer group benchmarks, internal equity, general compensation trends and individual experience, expertise and performance, including contributions to financial results. Base salaries are usually determined following a consideration of the scope and size of the roles, meaningful changes to such scope and size, and in light of the experience, skills and leadership that each NEO brings.
The Board decided not to adjust Mr. Gossling's and Ms. Lee's base salaries in respect of fiscal 2026 despite increases to the size and scopes of their roles as of June 2025, as part of the continued focus on cost management and having considered their existing compensation arrangements.
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Short-Term Incentives
The STI plan rewards NEOs for the achievement of certain financial performance targets as outlined in the Company's annual operating plan (the "Operating Plan") and individual performance results. The Operating Plan is approved annually by the Board based on the economic outlook and business conditions known at the time. The HRGC also concurrently approves and reports to the Board the STI financial objectives for the upcoming year in alignment with the Operating Plan. Individual performance targets are set at the beginning of the fiscal year in alignment with the Company strategy and the operating plan.
STI Targets as a Percentage of Base Salary
The HRGC annually reviews and determines target STI award levels for NEOs, expressed as a percentage of base salary. STI awards can range from 0% - 200% of target payout for financial performance measures and 0% - 125% of target payout for individual performance measures. The Board decided not to adjust any STI % targets in respect of fiscal 2026 despite increases to the size and scopes of roles of some NEOs, as part of the continued focus on cost management and having considered their existing compensation arrangements. The following reflect the fiscal 2025 and, where applicable, the fiscal 2026 STI % targets:
| Participant | Minimum Payout % of Base Salary |
Target Payout % of Base Salary |
Maximum Payout % of Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Gossling | 0% | 125% | 231% |
| Troy Reeb(1) | 0% | 125% | 231% |
| Heather A. Shaw(2) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 0% | 80% | 148% |
| Jennifer Abrams | 0% | 40% | 74% |
| Barbara McKergow(3) | 0% | 70% | 239% |
2025 STI Performance Measures
For fiscal 2025, STI awards were determined based on the following performance measurement approach for Mr. Gossling, Mr. Reeb, and Ms. Lee (which was also the approach for most other STI eligible employees at the Company). Ms. Abrams moved to this structure for fiscal 2026. Ms. McKergow received compensation on a commission-based structure given her role.

In fiscal 2025, the Company did not change the STI financial objectives of budgeted consolidated segment profit, budgeted FCF and budgeted consolidated revenue as these remain key financial indicators for performance.
Segment profit is a non-GAAP measure, does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. It is calculated as revenues less direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses as reported in the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) in its Annual MD&A. The Company believes that segment profit is an important measure as it allows the Company to evaluate the operating performance of its business segments or lines of business and its ability to service and/or incur debt. Segment profit is also used by the investing community to value the Company. The segment profit target for STI performance purposes removes any segment profit impact driven by STI and LTI actual performance as compared to budget.
FCF is a non-GAAP measure, does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. It is defined by the Company as cash provided by operating activities less cash
(1) Mr. Reeb left Corus on June 4, 2025. (2) Ms. H. Shaw voluntarily reduced her compensation and was not eligible for STI in fiscal 2025. Ms. H. Shaw retired as Executive
Chair on May 31, 2025. (3) Ms. McKergow's ranges reflect a commission-based structure given her role. Ms. McKergow has retired from the Company.
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used in investing activities, as reported in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows, and then adding back cash used specifically for business combinations and strategic investments and deducting net proceeds from dispositions. The Company provides reconciliation of FCF to GAAP in its Annual MD&A. The Company believes that FCF is a key metric used by the investing community that measures the Company's ability to repay debt, finance strategic business acquisitions and investments, pay dividends and repurchase shares.
Revenue is a GAAP measure. Revenue is a key metric used by the investing community to measure the Company's financial operating performance.
Individual business performance objectives for NEOs are based on Company or specific business segment plans, targets and strategies in the areas of Business Development, Long-Term Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Governance and Other Initiatives.
Individual people and culture objectives for NEOs are based on Company or specific business segment plans, targets and strategies, which tie to the Company's sustainability goals in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Talent Development, Employee Engagement and Personal Leadership.
Fiscal 2025 STI Awards
The Board approves annual budgeted consolidated financial STI targets during its review of the Operating Plan prior to the start of the fiscal year.
At the completion of the fiscal year, performance is assessed against these financial targets, removing any impact to consolidated segment profit driven by short-term incentive or long-term incentive actual results as compared to budget, and any other exceptional items approved by the HRGC, to determine an overall payout factor for the financial component. The payout level can range from 0% to 185% of an NEOs target percentage of base salary.
No payout is earned for a given measure if threshold performance is not achieved. The consolidated revenue measure is as reported in the Company's consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) in its Annual MD&A.
While at-risk and variable year to year, STI is an important and very typical component of executive pay across multiple levels at the Company and for executives on the SLT.
Financial Performance
Fiscal 2025 actual performance results for all NEOs (and all other executives) that are eligible for STI were the same, and were:
| Target | Maximum | Actual Performance Achieved(1) | Payout | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measures (in millions of dollars) |
Weight Threshold (2) |
(1) | (1)(2) | \$ | % | Payout % | Factor | |
| Segment Profit Measure(1) | 26.7% | \$162.8 | \$180.9 | \$199.0 | \$197.6 | 109.3% | 192.6% | 51% |
| FCF Measure(1) | 26.7% | (\$48.2) | (\$28.2) | (\$8.2) | (\$23.3) | 117.4% | 124.1% | 33% |
| Consolidated Revenue Measure |
26.7% | \$1,063.4 | \$1,181.6 | \$1,300.0 | \$1,127.4 | 95.4% | 77.1% | 21% |
| Payout Factor - Financial Component for all applicable NEOs | 105% |
(1) For STI measurement purposes, the Segment Profit Measure and FCF Measure (target and actual) are determined by the Board based on actual financial
While Ms. Abrams's compensation structure will be aligned to the same targets as other SLT members in fiscal 2026 and beyond, for fiscal 2025, in addition to the above metrics, Ms. Abrams's compensation plan also included a measure for Consolidated TV Segment Profit (actual performance achieved for this measure was 105.1%; payout of 150.6%; payout factor of 60.2%). As a result, Ms. Abrams's overall payout factor for financial components was 112.6%.
Ms. McKergow's short-term compensation was aligned to a revenue-based target and is disclosed below in the "Summary Compensation Table". Ms. McKergow's cash-based awards are still reported as "STI" for the purposes of full and plain disclosure.
Individual Performance
NEO individual performance objectives in fiscal 2025 were tied to both business objectives and people and culture objectives.
reporting amounts and then adjusted for approved one-time items and the impact of amounts relating to incentive awards. (2) Threshold is set at 90% of target for Segment Profit Measure and Consolidated Revenues Measure, and for FCF, it is target less \$20 million. Maximum is set at 110% of target for Segment Profit Measure and Consolidated Revenues Measure, and for FCF at target plus \$20 million.
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Business Objectives included:
- Managing liabilities and optimizing balance sheet, including progressing the proposed Recapitalization Transaction
- Negotiating and executing required amendments to credit agreements
- Identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives while investing in profitable areas of the business
- Expanding content product offerings for audiences, advertisers and distribution clients
- Managing programming content changes and rebranding channels
- Delivering leading audience ratings in the Television and Radio segments
- Maximizing benefits from the Company's slate of owned and controlled content
- Pursuing opportunities to divest or right-size non-core business
- Advocate for regulatory change for the broadcasting industry
People and Culture Objectives included:
- Actively championing the Company's diversity, equity and inclusion priorities
- Demonstrating the behaviours of inclusive leadership
- Managing employee engagement, turnover and retention
- Continuing to create effective organizational design, development, and succession management
- Showing personal leadership impact across the Company, and within direct business teams
The Board of Directors considered the performance reviews and recommendations of the HRGC in respect of the CEO and (interim) CFO and the former Co-CEO under the individual performance component and the individual people and culture component.
Based on financial and individual performance results, fiscal 2025 STI awards (or the equivalent for Ms. McKergow) were calculated on the payout levels as follows:
| Participant | Financial Component (% of Target) |
Individual Business Component (% of Target) |
Individual People and Culture Component (% of Target) |
Weighted Total Score (% of Target) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80% Weight | 10% Weight | 10% Weight | (out of 100%) | ||
| John R. Gossling | 131% | 100% | 100% | 125% | |
| Troy Reeb | 131% | 100% | 100% | 125% | |
| Heather A. Shaw | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 131% | 100% | 100% | 125% | |
| Jennifer Abrams | 141% | 100% | 100% | 133% | |
| Barbara McKergow | 95% | 100% | 100% | 96% |
Long-Term Incentives
Generally, in past years, the Company's annual LTI opportunity for NEOs consisted of target awards of Stock Options, PSUs, RSUs, Cash LTI and/or DSUs. While targets as a percentage of base salary are set and disclosed, the HRGC does not need take into account the amount or terms of previously issued LTI awards when determining the amount of LTI awards, if any, granted to senior executive officers in each year. The HRGC may, at its discretion, vary the relative emphasis of each vehicle in the overall LTI mix from year to year.
The Company's DSU, RSU and PSU plans generally have a grant date fair value which is based on the 20-Day Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") of the Company's Class B Non-Voting Shares on the TSX on the trading date prior to the start of the vesting period. The payout value of the units is also determined using the 20-Day VWAP at the end of the performance period. The VWAP methodology was approved by the HRGC for these plans as it was determined that the use of 20-Day VWAP minimizes the impact of short-term volatility in the share price and results in a more accurate representation of the true value of the shares at both the time of the grant and the end of the performance period.
In 2025, LTI grants were awarded in December 2025 and are payable in cash when vested (such grant amounts are reported in the "Summary Compensation Table" for applicable NEOs).
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As previously mentioned, in 2024 and 2025, Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee voluntarily declined any LTI awards as part of cost containment goals. Mr. Reeb and Ms. McKergow are no longer with the Company and Ms. H. Shaw has retired from her executive position and as such, no targets are disclosed in respect of fiscal 2026.
For the NEOs, the Board approved the following 2026 target award levels as a percentage of base salary with target LTI awards, subject to further consideration and actual approval of any awards to be granted.
Fiscal 2026 (Targets, subject to Board approval)
| Participant | Target LTI (% of base salary) |
|---|---|
| John R. Gossling | 175% |
| Troy Reeb | N/A |
| Heather A. Shaw | N/A |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 80% |
| Jennifer Abrams | 40% |
| Barbara McKergow | N/A |
Stock Options
The Stock Option Plan was originally implemented on November 23, 1999, was subsequently amended and ratified at the 2007 Annual and Special Meeting and was further amended and ratified at the 2023 Annual and Special Meeting. On February 1, 2008, the Company divided each issued and outstanding Class A Voting Share and Class B Non-Voting Share in the capital of the Company on a two-for-one basis, which resulted in the doubling of the number of Stock Options outstanding as at February 1, 2008, while the strike price for existing Stock Options was reduced by one-half.
As required by the TSX, the Stock Option Plan must be presented to the shareholders of the Company for ratification of the unallocated entitlements under an evergreen plan every three years and such ratification was last obtained at the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders held January 19, 2023, and is a matter of business for the Meeting.
Set out below are key details about the Stock Option Plan:
| Administration | The Stock Option Plan is administered by the Board with delegated authority to the HRGC. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Directors, officers and employees of and consultants to the Company and its subsidiaries. |
| Vesting and Expiry | Stock Options have a maximum ten-year term. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Stock Options are not immediately exercisable, but rather 25% of the original grant vests and is exercisable on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of the date of grant. Stock Options granted to participants expire on the later of the expiry date or ten trading days following the expiration of a blackout period, should the expiry date fall within a black-out period or within nine trading days immediately following a blackout period. |
| Exercise Price | The exercise price of each Stock Option issued must be at not less than their fair market value, which is defined as being the closing price of the Class B Non-Voting Shares on the TSX on the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Stock Option is granted or, if such shares are not then listed and posted for trading on the TSX, such other exchange or published market selected by the Board upon which the Class B Non-Voting Shares may be listed and posted for trading. If the Class B Non-Voting Shares did not trade on such date, then the fair market value will be the closing price of the Class B Non-Voting Shares on the relevant exchange on the last previous day on which a sale is reported. |
| Financial Assistance | Although permitted under the terms of the Stock Option Plan, the Company does not provide any financial assistance to participants to facilitate the purchase of Class B Non-Voting Shares under the Stock Option Plan. |
| Assignment of Awards | Stock Options may not be assigned or transferred by a participant, otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution during the lifetime of the participant. |
| Circumstances Under Which an Individual is No Longer Entitled to Participate |
• Death: Stock Options immediately vest and can be exercised within one year of death. • Late Retirement (age 65+ or as otherwise determined by the Board): Stock Options continue to vest in the ordinary course and can be exercised until the earlier of the fourth anniversary of retirement or expiry of the Stock Options. • Early Retirement (age 55-64): Vested Stock Options can be exercised within 36 months of retirement. • Termination for Cause: Stock Options are immediately forfeited unless otherwise determined by the Board. • Resignation and Involuntary Termination: Vested Stock Options can be exercised within 30 days of termination or as otherwise determined by the Board. |
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The Board may amend the Stock Option Plan at its discretion and shareholder approval will not be required for any amendments to the plan, save and except for any amendments related to:
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- the amendment provisions of the Stock Option Plan;
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- the maximum number of Shares which are reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plan (and under any other security-based compensation arrangement); and
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- a reduction in the exercise price for Stock Options held by insiders and/or an extension to the term of Stock Options held by insiders.
Any other amendment can be made by the Board without shareholder approval and may include, without limitation, amendments relating to:
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- the vesting provisions of the Stock Option Plan or any Option granted thereunder;
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- the exercise price or option period of the Stock Option Plan or any Option granted thereunder for non-insiders;
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- the early termination provisions of the Stock Option Plan or any Option;
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- the addition of any form of financial assistance by the Company for the acquisition of shares by all or certain categories of participants; and
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- the subsequent amendment of any such provision whether or not the same is more favourable to the participants, the curing of any ambiguity, error or omission in the Stock Option Plan, the suspension or termination of the Stock Option Plan or any other amendment, whether fundamental or otherwise, not requiring shareholder approval under applicable law.
In fiscal 2025, no amendments were made to the Stock Option Plan. Stock options are no longer granted as part of LTI awards.
The Stock Option Plan provides that the maximum number of Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable upon the exercise of Stock Options shall not exceed such number which represents 10% of the issued and outstanding Class B Non-Voting Shares. As a result, if the Company were to issue additional Class B Non-Voting Shares in the future, the number of Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable under the Stock Option Plan would increase accordingly. The Stock Option Plan is considered an "evergreen" plan, since the Class B Non-Voting Shares covered by Stock Options which have been exercised are available for subsequent grants under the Stock Option Plan. Participation by insiders pursuant to the Stock Option Plan is restricted such that the maximum number of Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable to insiders under the Stock Option Plan, combined with all other Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable under all other security-based compensation arrangements, cannot exceed, within a one-year period, 10% of the Class B Non-Voting Shares issued and outstanding on the grant date; and the maximum number of Class B Non-Voting Shares issuable to any one insider under all such plans and arrangements cannot exceed, within a one-year period, 5% of the Class B Non-Voting Shares issued and outstanding on the grant date.
Since the inception of the Stock Option Plan, 25,090,847 Stock Options have been granted, of which 14,314,940 have either expired or been forfeited and 6,653,707 have been exercised. As at January 16, 2026, 4,122,200 Stock Options are currently outstanding, representing 2.10% of the issued and outstanding Class B Non-Voting Shares. There are currently no entitlements under the Stock Option Plan which were previously granted but subject to ratification by the shareholders of the Company.
In fiscal 2025, no Stock Options were granted to the NEOs. The number of Stock Options granted was generally based on each NEOs' target award level divided by the estimated grant date fair value of the award, calculated in accordance with standard stock option valuation methodology, and previous grants are not taken into account. See the "Summary Compensation Table" for the value of Stock Options granted to each NEO in prior years and additional detail on the Company's valuation methodology.
Performance Share Units
The PSU plan was implemented and effective September 1, 2007 (the "PSU Plan") and was amended and restated December 6, 2022. In fiscal 2025, the Company did not grant any PSUs.
If performance is below threshold on both measures at the end of the performance period, the PSUs are forfeited. Vested PSUs (if any) are paid out to participants at the end of the performance period.
PSU grants are eligible to accrue "dividend equivalent" units over the life of the PSU, when a cash dividend is paid on Class B Non-Voting Shares, as if they were enrolled in the DRIP of the Company, subject to the same performance and vesting conditions as original granted units. The PSU Plan is not considered a security-based compensation arrangement under Section 613 of the TSX Company Manual, as awards are settled solely in cash and payable only if the vesting criteria are achieved.
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See the "Summary Compensation Table" in this Circular for the value of PSUs granted to each NEO and details on the Company's valuation methodology.
Deferred Share Units
The DSU Plan was implemented and effective September 1, 2007, and was amended and restated on December 6, 2022. The DSUs vest 100% on the earlier of (a) the fifth anniversary of the date of the grant or (b) the date on which the participant turns 65, and are not eligible for redemption until termination of employment or retirement occurs.
DSU grants are eligible to accrue "dividend equivalent" units over the life of the DSU, when a cash dividend is paid on Class B Non-Voting Shares, as if they were enrolled in the DRIP of the Company. The DSU Plan is not considered a security-based compensation arrangement under Section 613 of the TSX Company Manual, as vested awards are settled solely in cash and payable only if the vesting criteria are achieved.
In fiscal 2025, no DSUs were granted to NEOs. As part of the LTI program, senior officers have been eligible to voluntarily participate in the Directors' DSU Plan, as described in further detail under "Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan". The Directors' DSU Plan was first implemented for Directors and was expanded to allow senior officers to elect, prior to the beginning of the fiscal year in which STI is paid, to receive a portion of their annual STI payout (if any) in the form of DSUs under the Directors' DSU Plan. For fiscal 2025, no NEOs elected to be paid a portion of their annual incentive awards in the form of DSUs under the Directors' DSU Plan.
Restricted Share Units
The senior management RSU plan was implemented and effective October 21, 2009 (the "RSU Plan") and was amended and restated on December 6, 2022. The RSUs generally vest 100% on the third anniversary of the effective date of the grant unless otherwise determined at the HRGC's discretion.
RSU grants are eligible to accrue "dividend equivalent" units over the life of the RSU, when a cash dividend is paid on Class B Non-Voting Shares, as if they were enrolled in the DRIP of the Company. The RSU Plan is not considered a security-based compensation arrangement under Section 613 of the TSX Company Manual, as vested awards are settled solely in cash and payable only if the vesting criteria are achieved.
In fiscal 2025, no RSUs were granted to the NEOs. NEOs who received LTI were issued grants in December 2025, payable in cash at the end of the performance period.
See the "Summary Compensation Table" for the value of RSUs granted to each NEO in prior years and details on the Company's valuation methodology.
Recoupment (Clawback) Policy
The Company has in place a recoupment policy in respect of LTI compensation. Given a meaningful amount of executive compensation is provided in the form of LTI awards, this policy further supports the Company's compensation approach to align executive and Company interests and promote ethical and transparent conduct. Under this policy, after compensation is awarded pursuant to LTI Plans, it continues to be subject to recoupment (or clawback) provisions including reduction, forfeiture, and complete clawback. The policy applies to any Executive Officer of Corus, any executive with the position of vice-president or higher and certain Corus employees with material oversight responsibility over those who prepare Corus' financial statements (a "Designated Individual"). Individuals remain subject to this policy even if they cease to be a Designated Individual or cease to be an employee of Corus.
Under this policy, the HRGC has the ability to execute a number of recoupment actions in circumstances where serious error, misconduct or similar concern has materialized, including after the compensation has been awarded. Such circumstances include restatements of financial results or the discovery of an error in measurement or performance metrics affecting the calculation of incentive award calculations. In addition, the HRGC has the discretion to recoup compensation where it has determined an individual committed an act of wrongdoing (or of omission) which has resulted in material financial or reputational damage to Corus or has violated Corus' policies or procedures, or has violated applicable law or regulations. This recoupment can occur for a period of three calendar years following the act of wrongdoing or omission.
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Under the ESPP employee award program, available to all non-union employees, NEOs may contribute a maximum of 5% of their monthly base salary to purchase Class B Non-Voting Shares. Participants in grade levels for the position of director and above, receive a Company contribution equal to 25% of their contributions for that month, and participants in lower grade levels receive a Company contribution equal to 35% of their contributions for that month. Shareworks by Morgan Stanley, as trustee under
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the ESPP, acquires Class B Non-Voting Shares solely at market price for the benefit of NEOs through the facilities of the TSX using monies contributed to the ESPP. NEOs may withdraw up to 100% of the shares vested in his or her account once in any 12 month period without penalty.
Pension Plans
All NEOs, with the exception of Ms. McKergow, are members of a DC Plan, which is available to all employees. Ms. McKergow participated in the DB Plan (i.e. the Global Toronto - Retirement Plan for Global Toronto Employees, a closed plan) as part of her employment arrangements from earlier roles in organizations acquired by the Company. In addition, the CEO and (Interim) CFO, former Co-CEO and the CAO and CLO participate in the Company's DB SERP. The DB SERP benefits for participants are offset by contributions with interest made by the Company to the DC Plan once the DB SERP vests. Additional details on the DC Plan and the DB SERP Plan plans are provided below.
DC Plan
The Company provides participants, including the NEOs who participate in the DB SERP, with a defined contribution pension plan (also known as a money purchase plan). Under this plan, once participants have reached their second anniversary of employment, the Company begins making annual contributions equal to 3% and matches each participant's voluntary contributions up to 3%, for a maximum total contribution of 6% of each participant's eligible earnings. These contributions are made up to the annual maximum as determined under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and vest immediately. Funds are accumulated and invested in a personalized choice of funds under the participant's name. On retirement, the funds are used to purchase one of several types of financial instruments at the option of the participant. The Company's contributions to the participant's DC Plan, which includes contributions made following the date of entry into the plan and after factoring in the past service credit dates, where applicable for the purposes of the DB SERP, are used to fund the individual participant's DB SERP once vested.
Defined Benefit Supplementary Executive Retirement Plan (DB SERP)
The key purpose of the DB SERP is to provide retirement benefits and to assist in retaining key executives. This latter goal is achieved through early retirement reductions of 5% per year before age 65 and the vesting schedule, as described below. The DB SERP is an unfunded liability of the Company.
| Original Participant (Effective September 1, 2007) |
Additional NEO Participants (Effective on or after September 1, 2010) |
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|---|---|---|
| Eligible NEOs | Heather Shaw(2) | John Gossling, Troy Reeb, Jennifer C. Lee |
| Vesting | On the later of age 55 or September 1, 2010 | On the later of 10 years of service as a member of executive management, age 55 or after September 1, 2013, but in any event, no later than age 65 |
| Calculation | Product of 2.0% of the participant's highest average earnings times credited service.(1) | |
| Maximum Pension Earnings Maximum pension earnings will be capped at 40% of the highest average earnings.(1) The normal form of payment is a lifetime pension guaranteed for ten years. |
(1) Highest average earnings is defined as the highest average base monthly earnings over 36 consecutive months within the last 120 months or, for Mr. Reeb only, defined as the highest average base monthly earnings plus actual annual STI bonus paid over 36 consecutive months within the last 120 months.
(2) Ms. H. Shaw voluntarily agreed to relinquish her entitlements to her pension benefit upon completion of, and subject to the conditions set out in respect of, the proposed Recapitalization Transaction.
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2025 CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
Performance Graph
The Class B Non-Voting Shares of the Company are listed on the TSX under the symbol "CJR.B". The following chart compares the cumulative TSR on \$100 invested in Class B Non-Voting Shares of the Company on September 1, 2020, with the cumulative TSR of the S&P/TSX Composite Index over a five-year period and assumes the reinvestment of dividends.


(1) Change reflects the compound annualized growth rate over the five-year period.
The TSR for the Company over the five-year period ended August 31, 2025 was (49.0%) compared to a TSR of 11.6% from the S&P/TSX Composite Index over the same period.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, the TSR for the Company was (63)% compared to a TSR of 5% for the S&P/ TSX Composite Index over the same period. In fiscal 2025, the share price performance reflects a number of challenges both in the industry and in the Company's competitive environment, as described above, as well as the Company's current balance sheet issues and the pending completion of the proposed Recapitalization Transaction. From a competitive perspective, new digital advertising tiers introduced by foreign competitors have increasingly resulted in an oversupply of digital advertising inventory and lower demand for traditional advertising in the overall advertising market and lower revenues. General declines in linear viewing have also impacted advertising revenues while programming costs (particularly for foreign programming) are actually increasing across the Canadian market due to aggressive pricing actions by vertically integrated competitors. All of these are contributing factors to declining financial performance combined with increased leverage resulting in decreasing share price. Reduction of leverage levels continues to be a key focus for the Company. In addition to pursuing the proposed Recapitalization Transaction, the Company is actively reducing costs, right-sizing its business for longer-term sustainability and managing its liabilities in response to these challenges.
During the five-year period ended August 31, 2025, Total Direct Compensation for NEOs decreased from \$9.6 million in fiscal 2020 to \$7.1 million in fiscal 2025, or at a compound annualized rate of decline of 5.9% and a total, comparative decline of 26%.
Total Direct Compensation of NEOs as a percentage of segment profit was 3.8% for fiscal 2025, compared to 1.9% for fiscal 2020, due mainly to the impact of lower segment profit. Please see "Market Value Comparison of Compensation" for further details on the impact of share price performance on the market value of Total Direct Compensation.
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Market Value Comparison of Compensation
The following table compares Total Actual Compensation (as defined in the footnotes below) with the market value of Total Target Direct Compensation as at August 31, 2025:
| Name | Fiscal Year | Total Actual Compensation(1) |
Market Value of Total Actual Compensation(2) |
Total Target Direct Compensation |
Market Value as Percentage of Total Target Direct Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | \$2,993,952 | \$2,993,952 | \$3,600,000(3) | 83.2% | |
| John R. Gossling | 2024 | \$1,406,967 | \$1,406,967 | \$2,646,575(3) | 53.1% |
| Chief Executive Officer and | 2023 | \$2,040,000 | \$866,657 | \$2,400,000 | 30.7% |
| (Interim) Chief Financial Officer(3) | 2022 | \$2,360,760 | \$1,168,638 | \$2,400,000 | 48.7% |
| 2021 | \$2,308,118 | \$1,467,142 | \$2,078,652 | 70.6% | |
| 2025 | \$2,475,958 | \$2,475,958 | \$3,274,521 | 75.6% | |
| Troy Reeb | 2024 | \$1,057,040 | \$1,057,040 | \$1,734,275 | 60.9% |
| Former Co-Chief Executive | 2023 | \$801,000 | \$514,996 | \$1,035,000 | 49.8% |
| Officer(4) | 2022 | \$1,014,408 | \$723,838 | \$1,035,000 | 69.9% |
| 2021 | \$1,154,165 | \$900,864 | \$1,035,000 | 87.0% | |
| 2025 | \$116,250 | \$116,250 | \$232,500 | 50.0% | |
| 2024 | \$617,916 | \$617,916 | \$1,476,714 | 41.8% | |
| Heather A. Shaw Former Executive Chair(5) |
2023 | \$2,156,251 | \$781,251 | \$2,656,250 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | \$2,610,689 | \$1,213,677 | \$2,656,250 | 37.9% | |
| 2021 | \$1,300,000 | \$1,000,000 | \$1,300,000 | 76.1% | |
| 2025 | \$2,068,858 | \$2,068,858 | \$1,950,000(6) | 106.1% | |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 2024 | \$765,963 | \$765,963 | \$1,027,945(6) | 74.5% |
| Chief Administrative Officer, | 2023 | \$700,000 | \$516,664 | \$730,164 | 70.8% |
| Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary(6) |
2022 | \$684,043 | \$507,727 | \$684,712(6) | 74.2% |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Jennifer Abrams Senior Vice-President, Content and Marketing(7) |
2025 | \$821,870 | \$821,870 | \$625,676 | 131.4% |
| Barbara McKergow Former Senior Vice-President, Advertising(8) |
2025 | \$779,198 | \$779,198 | \$787,815 | 98.9% |
(1) Based on values determined in the "Summary Compensation Table". Total compensation less Pension Value and non-cash components of All Other
The Company's share price of \$0.09 as at August 31, 2025 decreased 36% over the prior year and was below the issue price for all outstanding Stock Option grants. As such, all outstanding NEO Stock Options granted have a value of \$0 as shown in the "Outstanding Option-Based and Share-Based Awards" section of this Circular. As well, PSUs granted in fiscal 2023 with a performance period ended August 31, 2025 did not vest, resulting in no payout on the vesting date.
Compensation. (2) Market value determined as follows: Options, if in the money, the difference between the August 31, 2025 closing share price and strike price; DSUs based on the number of units granted plus dividend accretion valued at closing share price on August 31, 2025; PSUs actual value for vested units in year granted and estimated value based on performance at August 31, 2025 for unvested units. (3) Effective June 4, 2025, Mr. Gossling, former Co-CEO and CFO, was appointed CEO and (Interim) CFO. His role changes in June 2024 resulted in blended
target compensation arrangements for fiscal 2024. No salary or target increases were applied in fiscal 2025. (4) Effective June 4, 2025, Mr. Reeb left the Company. His role changes in June 2024 resulted in blended target compensation arrangements for fiscal 2024. No salary or target increases were applied in fiscal 2025. (5) Effective May 31, 2025, Ms. H. Shaw retired from her position as Executive Chair. (6) Ms. Lee joined the Company in fiscal 2022. Her role changes in June 2024 resulted in blended target compensation arrangements for fiscal 2024. No
salary or target increases were applied in fiscal 2025. (7) Ms. Abrams was not an executive officer prior to fiscal 2025. (8) Ms. McKergow was not an executive officer prior to fiscal 2025 and retired from her position and the Company in October 2025.
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The value of outstanding DSUs, which can only be redeemed upon termination of employment, and the value of outstanding RSUs, which vest over a three year period, also decreased significantly in aggregate from the grant date value as a result of the share price decline over the five year period ended August 31, 2025. Effective fiscal 2021, the Company began issuing RSUs instead of DSUs. The HRGC has considered the impact of Corus' share price on its overall executive compensation program and believes its program provides alignment between NEO-realized compensation and shareholder returns.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
This year, Corus has voluntarily chosen to disclose the compensation for six (6) NEOs given the departure of Mr. Reeb and Ms. H. Shaw's retirement from the position of Executive Chair of the Company occurred during the fiscal year:
| Name and Principal Position |
Fiscal Year |
Salary | Share- Based Awards (5) |
Option- Based Awards (6) |
Non-Equity Plan Com Annual Incentive | Pension Value (7) |
All Other Compensation (8) |
Total Compensation |
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| Plans | Plans (12) | ||||||||
| John R. Gossling Chief Executive |
2025 | \$900,000(11) | \$ — | \$ — | \$1,406,452 | \$ — | \$172,000 | \$687,500(10) | \$3,165,952 |
| Officer and | 2024 | \$662,500(11) | \$ — | \$ — | \$555,401 | \$ — | \$613,000 | \$197,348(10) | \$2,028,248 |
| (Interim) Chief Financial Officer |
2023 | \$600,000 | \$900,000 | \$300,000 | \$120,000 | \$ — | \$113,000 | \$127,500 (9) | \$2,160,500 |
| Troy Reeb (1) | 2025 | \$821,096 | \$ — | \$ — | \$1,067,362 | \$ —(12) | (\$1,114,000) | \$4,387,500(1)(10) | \$5,161,958 (1) |
| Former Co-Chief | 2024 | \$565,625 | \$ — | \$ — | \$438,868 | \$ — | \$2,118,000 | \$156,492(10) | \$3,182,111 |
| Executive Officer | 2023 | \$450,000 | \$219,375 | \$73,125 | \$58,500 | \$ — | \$126,000 | \$5,625 | \$932,625 |
| Heather A. Shaw (2) | 2025 | \$116,250 | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — | \$410,000 | \$ — | \$526,250 |
| Former Executive | 2024 | \$390,000(2) | \$ —(2) | \$ — | \$227,916 | \$ — | (\$32,000) | \$ — | \$585,916 |
| Chair | 2023 | \$625,000 | \$1,054,688 | \$351,563 | \$125,000 | \$ — | \$257,000 | \$ — | \$2,413,251 |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 2025 | \$750,000(11) | \$ — | \$ — | \$750,108 | \$ — | \$135,000 | \$568,750 (10) | \$2,203,858 |
| Chief Administrative |
2024 | \$468,750(11) | \$ — | \$ — | \$221,732 | \$ — | \$243,000 | \$75,481 (10) | \$1,008,963 |
| Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
2023 | \$375,000 | \$140,625 | \$46,875 | \$37,500 | \$ — | \$66,000 | \$270,000(9)(10) | \$936,000 |
| Jennifer Abrams (3) Senior Vice- President, Content and Marketing | 2025 | \$347,250 | \$ — | \$ — | \$184,420 | \$148,000 | \$ — | \$152,417 (10) | \$832,087 |
| Barbara McKergow (4) Former Senior Vice-President, Advertising | 2025 | \$375,000 | \$ — | \$ — | \$251,580 | \$ —(12) | \$19,000 | \$152,618(10) | \$798,198 |
(1) Effective June 4, 2025, Mr. Reeb left the Company. His compensation reflects salary paid to his departure date, pro-rated STI and awards and amounts provided to him as part of his separation terms. As such, the aggregate amounts for "All Other Compensation" for fiscal 2025 also includes \$3.8 million in termination payments/benefits paid to Mr. Reeb, pursuant to the contractual terms disclosed below.
PSU Assumptions: Grant date fair value per unit is generally determined by the 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at August 31, the previous quarter end prior to the awards issuance for those units granted in October. In the case of the fiscal 2023 awards the grant date fair value per unit was determined by the 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at April 14, 2023. The 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at April 14, 2023 was \$1.61. The accounting fair value for these awards is based on a Monte Carlo valuation method as at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the awards are granted, which follows the actual grant date. The difference between the grant date fair value and accounting value provided in the table below for the fiscal 2023 grant reflects the aforementioned difference in valuation methods as well as a difference in timing in the valuation dates of one and a half months for the fiscal 2023 grant.
| Fiscal 2025 | Fisca | l 2024 | Fiscal 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Date | Accounting | Grant Date | Accounting | Grant Date | Accounting | |
| Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | |
| Fair Value/PSU | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | \$1.61 | \$0.22 |
| Variance to Grant Date Fair Value | _ | N/A | _ | N/A | _ | (\$1.39) |
(2) Effective May 31, 2025, Ms. H. Shaw retired from her position as Executive Chair. Ms. H. Shaw also voluntarily reduced her compensation in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025 as part of cost containment efforts.
(3) Effective June 4, 2025, Ms. Abrams was appointed to an expanded role as SVP, Content and Marketing. She was not an executive officer prior to fiscal 2025.
(4) Ms. McKergow retired from the Company in October 2025. She was not an executive officer prior to fiscal 2025.
(5) Represents the aggregate award of units granted under the PSU Plan and RSU Plan. The following describes the grant date and accounting fair value assumptions for units granted under each such plan for fiscal 2023.
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RSU Assumptions: The grant date fair value per unit is generally determined by the 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at the grant date. For the fiscal 2023 awards, the grant date fair value per unit was determined by the 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at April 14, 2023, and for the fiscal 2024 awards, was determined by the 20-Day VWAP on the TSX as at January 17, 2024. The accounting fair value for these awards is based on the closing share price on the TSX per Class B Non-Voting Share as at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the awards are granted, which follows the actual grant date.
| Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2023 | ||||
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| Grant Date | Accounting | Grant Date | Accounting | Grant Date | Accounting | |
| Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | Fair Value | |
| Fair Value/RSU | N/A | N/A | \$0.78 | \$0.72 | \$1.61 | \$1.21 |
| Variance to Grant Date Fair Value | — | N/A | — | (\$0.06) | — | (\$0.40) |
(6) Option-Based award values are based on the estimated grant date fair value of the award, calculated by an independent third party for the purposes of determining the number of Stock Options granted to each NEO. The estimated grant date fair value is calculated based on a Binomial option valuation model, as the HRGC determined that this method best reflects the high-yield characteristics of the Company's Class B Non-Voting Shares. The Company continues to use a Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the accounting fair value of the awards.
| Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2024 | Fiscal 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumptions | Estimated Grant Date Fair Value |
Accounting Fair Value |
Estimated Grant Date Fair Value |
Accounting Fair Value |
Estimated Grant Date Fair Value |
Accounting Fair Value |
| Expected Life in Years | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10 | 6.3 |
| Risk-free Interest Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.07% | 3.13% |
| Expected Volatility | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 46.17% | 48.79% |
| Expected Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.39% | 8.39% |
| Stock Price/Exercise Price | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | \$1.43 | \$1.43 |
| Fair Value | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | \$0.42 | \$0.31 |
| Variance to Estimated Grant Date Fair Value |
— | N/A | — | N/A | — | (\$0.11) |
INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS
Outstanding Option-Based and Share-Based Awards
The table below sets out Stock Options to purchase Class B Non-Voting Shares and share-based awards (PSUs, DSUs, and RSUs) granted by the Company to the NEOs which remain outstanding as at August 31, 2025.
| Option-Based Awards | Share-Based Awards(4) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options |
Option Exercise Price |
Option Expiration Date |
Value of Unexercised In-The-Money Options(1) |
Number of Shares or Units of Shares that have not Vested |
Market or Payout Value of Share- Based Awards that have not Vested(2) |
Market or Payout Value of Vested Share-Based Awards not Paid Out or Distributed(3) |
| 509,100 | \$1.43 | 16-Apr-2033 | \$ — | ||||
| 138,900 | \$5.74 | 25-Apr-2029 | \$ — | ||||
| John R. Gossling | 207,500 | \$3.38 | 22-Apr-2028 | \$ — | 0 | \$0 | \$36,507 |
| 144,500 | \$5.44 | 8-May-2027 | \$ — | ||||
| 189,700 | \$4.88 | 19-Apr-2026 | \$ — |
(7) Includes the compensatory change in the DB SERP (or the DB Plan, in respect of Ms. McKergow) for the NEOs in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023. (8) Aggregate "All Other Compensation" includes and is based on actual costs and taxable benefits for the Company's portion of the NEO's ESPP contributions and the Company's contributions to the DC Plan for DC Plan participants, and the amount of perquisites received by the NEOs if the perquisites exceeded
\$50,000 in any of the fiscal years. (9) For Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee, this amount includes a one-time performance bonus in fiscal 2023 for the successful completion of the sale of a business. (10) For Mr. Gossling, Mr. Reeb, Ms. Lee, Ms. Abrams, and Ms. McKergow, amounts include one-time awards related to transactions or strategic initiatives. For Ms. Lee, amounts also include certain one-time payments representing amounts earned at her previous employer but otherwise foregone as a result of her
recruitment and employment by Corus in 2021. (11)Mr. Gossling's, Mr. Reeb's, and Ms. Lee's role changes in June 2024 resulted in blended target compensation arrangements for fiscal 2024. No increases
were applied to fiscal 2025. (12)Mr. Reeb and Ms. McKergow left the Company prior to any LTI awards being issued in December 2025. Ms. H. Shaw retired from her position as Executive Chair and also did not receive any LTI at any time in respect of fiscal 2025. Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee voluntarily declined the LTI grant in December 2025.
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| Option-Based Awards | Share-Based Awards(4) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options |
Option Exercise Price |
Option Expiration Date |
Value of Unexercised In-The-Money Options(1) |
Number of Shares or Units of Shares that have not Vested |
Market or Payout Value of Share- Based Awards that have not Vested(2) |
Market or Payout Value of Vested Share-Based Awards not Paid Out or Distributed(3) |
| 62,050 | \$1.43 | 29-Jul-2028 | \$ — | ||||
| 25,425 | \$5.74 | 29-Jul-2028 | \$ — | \$0 | \$4,140 | ||
| Troy Reeb | 62,500 | \$3.38 | 22-Apr-2028 | \$ — | 0 | ||
| 43,500 | \$5.44 | 8-May-2027 | \$ — | ||||
| 39,100 | \$4.88 | 19-Apr-2026 | \$ — | ||||
| 596,600 | \$1.43 | 16-Apr-2033 | \$ — | \$0 | \$18,809 | ||
| 162,800 | \$5.74 | 25-Apr-2029 | \$ — | ||||
| Heather A. Shaw | 256,400 | \$3.38 | 22-Apr-2028 | \$ — | 0 | ||
| 178,600 | \$5.44 | 8-May-2027 | \$ — | ||||
| 234,400 | \$4.88 | 19-Apr-2026 | \$ — | ||||
| 79,500 | \$1.43 | 16-Apr-2033 | \$ — | 0 | \$0 | \$2,736 | |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 20,500 | \$5.74 | 25-Apr-2029 | \$ — | |||
| Jennifer Abrams | 44,100 | \$1.43 | 16–Apr-2033 | \$ — | 56,059 | \$5,045 | \$1,514 |
| 54,300 | \$1.43 | 15-Oct-2028 | \$ — | ||||
| 14,100 | \$5.74 | 15-Oct-2028 | \$ — | ||||
| Barbara McKergow | 26,100 | \$3.38 | 22-Apr-2028 | \$ — | 64,025 | \$5,762 | \$1,871 |
| 17,400 | \$5.24 | 18-Apr-2027 | \$ — | ||||
| 20,300 | \$4.88 | 19-Apr-2026 | \$ — |
(1) Based on the TSX closing share price of \$0.09 per Class B Non-Voting Share as at August 31, 2025.
Incentive Plan Awards — Value Vested or Earned During the Year
The table below sets out the values vested on the vesting date during fiscal 2025 for Stock Options to purchase Class B Non-Voting Shares and share-based incentive awards granted by the Company to the NEOs. Also included is the non-equity incentive plan compensation earned by the NEOs in fiscal 2025. No Stock Options were exercised by NEOs in fiscal 2025.
| Name | Option-Based Awards — Value Vested During the Year(1) |
Share-Based Awards — Value Vested During the Year(2) |
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation — Value Earned During the Year(3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Gossling | \$ — | \$26,870 | \$1,406,452 |
| Troy Reeb | \$ — | \$4,140 | \$1,067,362 |
| Heather A. Shaw | \$ — | \$18,809 | \$0 |
| Jennifer C. Lee | \$ — | \$2,736 | \$750,108 |
| Jennifer Abrams | \$ — | \$1,514 | \$184,420 |
| Barbara McKergow | \$ — | \$2,934 | \$251,580 |
(2) Represents unvested share-based units granted under the RSU Plan in fiscal year 2024. The estimated payout value for time-based unvested RSU units is based on the TSX closing share price of \$0.09 per Class B Non-Voting Share as at August 31, 2025.
(3) The fiscal 2023 PSU awards did not vest and were cancelled. The value shown for the RSUs, and DSUs includes the ''dividend equivalent'' which is payable, according to the terms of the respective plans, only at such time as the respective awards vest.
(4) Vested share-based awards as at August 31, 2025 are comprised of all DSUs granted under the DSU Plan in fiscal years 2008 to 2020 and fiscal 2023 RSUs vested but not yet paid out as at August 31, 2025. The value for the DSUs is based on the TSX closing share price of \$0.09 per Class B Non-Voting Share as at August 31, 2025 and the value for the RSUs is based on the 20-Day VWAP payout value at August 31, 2025 of \$0.0924.
(1) The Stock Options vesting in the year were not 'in the money' on the vesting date. (2) PSUs granted in fiscal 2023 with a performance period ended August 31, 2025 did not vest as the performance metrics were not met. RSUs granted in fiscal 2023 vested on August 31, 2025 and the value vested was based on a 20-Day VWAP of the TSX closing share price per Class B Non-Voting Share of \$0.0924 as at August 31, 2025. DSUs granted in fiscal 2020 vested on September 1, 2024 and the value vested is based on the TSX closing share price
per Class B Non-Voting Share of \$0.14 as at September 1, 2024. (3) The value of Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation represents STI plan compensation earned for fiscal 2025 as reported in the "Summary Compensation Table".
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The table below sets forth securities authorized for issuance under all equity compensation plans as at August 31, 2025.
| Plan Category | Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights |
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a)) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | (b) | (c) | ||
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | 4,152,875 | \$3.44 | 12,081,476 | |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | _ | _ | _ | |
| Total | 4,152,875 | \$3.44 | 12,081,476 |
The security-based compensation plans of the Company, as defined under Section 613 of the TSX Company Manual, are comprised of the Stock Option Plan. The annual burn rate for the Company's Stock Option Plan was 0% for fiscal 2025, 0% for fiscal 2024, and 1.5% for fiscal 2023. The burn rate is calculated by dividing the number of securities granted during the relevant fiscal year by the weighted average number of Class A Voting Shares and Class B Non-Voting Shares outstanding as at August 31 for the applicable fiscal year.
Pension Plan Benefits
The table below estimates the total benefits accrued under the DB SERP and DC Plan for each applicable NEO as at August 31, 2025, based on assumptions and methods used in the Company's financial statements.
| Number of | Annual Bene | fits Payable (2) | Accrued | Compensatory | Accrued Obligation at Year End |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Years of Credited Service (1) |
At Year End | At Age 65 (3) | Obligation at Start of Year |
Compensatory Change |
||
| John R. Gossling | 9.1 | \$131,000 | \$253,000 | \$1,611,000 | \$172,000 | \$26,000 | \$1,809,000 |
| Troy Reeb | 11.3 | \$273,000 | \$273,000 | \$3,403,000 | (\$1,114,000) | \$83,000 | \$2,372,000 |
| Heather A. Shaw (4) | 17.8 | \$337,000 | \$337,000 | \$4,292,000 | \$410,000 (4) | \$137,000 | \$4,839,000 |
| Jennifer C. Lee | 3.9 | \$41,000 | \$269,000 | \$403,000 | \$135,000 | (\$7,000) | \$531,000 |
(1) Includes additional two years of service granted upon termination to Mr. Reeb in accordance with his employment agreement.
The table below provides estimates for benefits accrued pension entitlements under the DB Plan for Ms. McKergow as at August 31, 2025, based on assumptions and methods used in the Company's financial statements.
| Name | Number of | Annual Benefits Payable | Accrued | Non- | Accrued | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Credited Service (1) |
At Year End | At Age 65 | Obligation at | Compensatory Change |
Compensatory Obl Change |
Obligation at Year End |
||
| Barbara McKergow | 23 | \$40,000 | \$50,000 | \$396,000 | \$19,000 | \$7,000 | \$422,000 |
The table below provides the DC Plan balances as at August 31, 2025 only for contributions made prior to September 1, 2007, for Ms. H. Shaw, an eligible member of the DB SERP.
| Name | Accumulated Value at Start of Year |
Compensatory | Accumulated Value at Year- End |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Gossling | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — |
| Troy Reeb | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — |
| Heather A. Shaw | \$1,077,000 | \$ — | \$1,305,000 |
| Jennifer C. Lee | \$ — | \$ — | \$ — |
| Jennifer Abrams | \$ — | \$ — | \$ - |
| Barbara McKergow (1) | \$ — | \$ — | \$ - |
(1) Member of the DB Plan
(2) Ms. H. Shaw and Mr. Reeb are 100% vested in all benefits. The total benefits of Mr. Gossling and Ms. Lee are not vested.
(3) Annual benefit payable at age 65 or attained age, if later.
(4) Ms. H. Shaw voluntarily agreed to relinquish her entitlements to her pension benefit upon completion of, and subject to the conditions set out in respect of, the proposed Recapitalization Transaction.
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
John Gossling (CEO and (Interim) CFO)
The Company entered into an employment agreement with John Gossling, Chief Executive Officer and (Interim) Chief Financial Officer, formerly Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, which originally commenced July 4, 2016, and was last amended effective June 17, 2024 (the "Gossling Agreement"); this agreement will continue unless terminated earlier under its terms. The Gossling Agreement provides for participation in the Company's existing STI, LTI and retirement plans as set out in this CD&A. Mr. Gossling is also eligible to participate in the Company's DB SERP in accordance with the terms of the plan. In fiscal 2024, with his promotion to Co-CEO and CFO and expanded responsibilities, Mr. Gossling's compensation package was reviewed, and the terms were amended to provide for a base salary of \$900,000, a targeted STI bonus at 125% of base salary and targeted LTI awards equal to 175% of base salary. The Gossling Agreement provides for Mr. Gossling's base salary to periodically be reviewed by the Board. In addition, the Board may, from time to time, provide performance-based incentives to NEOs, including Mr. Gossling, which do not otherwise impact or alter the employment terms. No terms were amended when Mr. Gossling assumed the role of sole CEO and (Interim) CFO in 2025.
Mr. Gossling is entitled to certain incremental benefits following a termination "without cause" or "within six months of a change in control" scenario, which definitions were set out in the original agreement. Under the Gossling Agreement, the separation package would include a lump sum payment equal to the aggregate of 24 months of his annual base salary plus his targeted STI bonus at 90%. All LTI incentives granted to Mr. Gossling over his period of employment would be distributed according to the terms of the Stock Option, RSU, PSU and DSU Plans, as may be amended from time to time. As part of the separation package, the Gossling Agreement provides for the continuation of certain employment benefits, ending the earlier of 24 months or the date the executive commences new employment, and for two additional years of credited service to apply for the purposes of calculating DB SERP benefits. The separation package is conditional on compliance with certain cooperation and noninterference provisions that, if breached, would result in the executive receiving only such payments, benefits or other arrangements as are required by the applicable legislation.
Troy Reeb (Former Co-CEO)
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Troy Reeb, former Co-Chief Executive Officer (the "Reeb Agreement"), which was last amended and supplemented effective June 17, 2024 to reflect his promotion to Co-CEO and expanded responsibilities. The agreement terminated on June 4, 2025, which reflects Mr. Reeb's departure from the Company. At or following June 2, 2025, Mr. Reeb was paid termination benefits in accordance with the termination provisions of the Reeb Agreement.
The Reeb Agreement provided for participation in the Company's existing STI, LTI and retirement plans as set out in this CD&A. Effective June 17, 2024, the compensation terms were revised to provide for a base salary of \$900,000, a targeted STI bonus at 125% of base salary and targeted LTI awards equal to 175% of base salary. Mr. Reeb continues to participate in the Company's DB SERP as defined in the SERP Plan Document and the terms applicable to him.
Mr. Reeb was entitled to certain incremental benefits following a termination "without cause". The separation package included a lump sum payment equal to the aggregate of 24 months of his annual base salary plus his targeted STI bonus at 90%. All LTI incentives granted to Mr. Reeb over his period of employment would be distributed according to the terms of the Stock Option, RSU, PSU and DSU Plans, as may be amended from time to time. As part of the separation package, the Reeb Agreement provided for the continuation of certain employment benefits, ending the earlier of 24 months or the date the executive commences new employment, and for two additional years of credited service to apply for the purposes of calculating DB SERP benefits. As set forth in the Reeb agreement, the separation package is conditional on compliance with certain cooperation and non-interference provisions that, if breached, would result in a requirement to return any payments already made and the immediate cessation of payments not yet made.
Jennifer Lee (CAO, CLO and Corporate Secretary)
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Jennifer Lee, the CAO and CLO, with an original commencement date of September 14, 2021 and was amended effective June 17, 2024 (the "Lee Agreement"). The term of the Lee Agreement will continue unless terminated earlier under its terms. The Lee Agreement provides for participation in the Company's existing STI, LTI and retirement plans as set out in this CD&A. Reflecting Ms. Lee's expanded roles and responsibilities, the amended terms of the Lee Agreement provide for a base salary of \$750,000, a targeted STI bonus at 80% of base salary and targeted LTI awards equal to 80% of base salary. The Lee Agreement provides for Ms. Lee's base salary to periodically be reviewed by the HRGC. Ms. Lee is also eligible to participate in the Company's DB SERP in accordance with the terms of the plan. In addition, the Board may, from time to time, provide performance-based incentives to NEOs, including Ms. Lee, which do not otherwise
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impact or alter the employment terms. No terms of the Lee Agreement were amended in 2025 when Ms. Lee assumed additional responsibilities.
Ms. Lee is entitled to certain incremental benefits following a termination "without cause". The separation package would include a lump sum payment equal to the aggregate of 18 months of her annual base salary plus her targeted STI bonus at 90%. All LTI incentives granted to Ms. Lee over her period of employment would be distributed according to the terms of the Stock Option, RSU, PSU and DSU Plans, as may be amended from time to time. As part of the separation package, the Lee Agreement provides for the continuation of certain employment benefits, ending the earlier of 18 months or the date the executive commences new employment. The separation package is conditional on compliance with certain cooperation and noninterference provisions that, if breached, would result in the executive receiving only such payments, benefits or other arrangements as are required by the applicable legislation.
TERMINATION AND CHANGE OF CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS
Except as noted above, no other NEOs have or had, termination benefits following or in connection with any termination, resignation, retirement or change of control event, other than the conditions provided in the compensation plans of the Company, as summarized below.
| Resignation | Termination for Cause |
Involuntary Termination |
Retirement* | Change of Control(4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Options |
Exercise of vested Stock Options within 30 days of termination. Board may extend time period for exercise or accelerate vesting of outstanding Stock Options at its discretion. |
Immediately forfeited unless otherwise determined at the discretion of the Board. |
Exercise of vested Stock Options within 30 days of termination. The Board may extend the time period for exercise or accelerate the vesting of outstanding Stock Options at its discretion. |
Early: Exercise of vested Stock Options within 36 months of retirement. Late: Continue to vest until the earlier of the fourth anniversary of retirement and the expiry of the Stock Options.(1) |
Board may take actions it deems appropriate, including assumption or substitution of Stock Options by relevant controlling entity, accelerated vesting of the Stock Options or surrender of the Stock Options for cash. If no vesting acceleration is implemented and termination without cause occurs within 12 months of change of control, Stock Options vest immediately and are exercisable for 90 days following termination. |
| RSUs | Forfeited | Forfeited | If vesting occurs during the applicable notice period, RSUs vest in the ordinary course. Remaining RSUs are forfeited. |
Early: Vest on a pro rata basis to the date of retirement.(1) Late: Continue to vest until the applicable vesting date. |
Board may take actions it deems appropriate, including assumption or substitution of RSUs by relevant controlling entity, accelerated vesting of the RSUs or surrender of the RSUs for cash.(2) If no vesting acceleration is implemented & termination without cause occurs within 12 months of change of control, RSUs vest immediately. |
| PSUs | Forfeited | Forfeited | If vesting occurs during the applicable notice period, PSUs vest in the ordinary course. Remaining PSUs are forfeited. |
Early: Continue to vest until completion of performance period. Payable amount prorated to date of retirement based on achievement of vesting targets. Late: Continue to vest until completion of performance period. Vested units paid out at end of performance period based on achievement of vesting targets. |
Board may take actions as it deems appropriate, including the assumption or substitution of PSUs by the relevant controlling entity, accelerated vesting of the PSUs or surrender of the PSUs for cash.(2) If no vesting acceleration is implemented and termination without cause occurs within 12 months of change of control, PSUs vest immediately. |
| DSUs | Forfeited | Forfeited | If vesting occurs during applicable notice period, vest in the ordinary course; remainder forfeited. |
Early: Vest on a pro rata basis to the date of retirement.(1) Late: Vest on retirement. |
Board may take actions as it deems appropriate, including the assumption or substitution of DSUs by the relevant controlling entity, accelerated vesting of the DSUs or surrender of the DSUs for cash. |
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| Resignation | Termination for Cause |
Involuntary Termination |
Retirement* | Change of Control(4) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB SERP | Payment of vested benefits. Reduction of 5%/ yr. if resignation prior to 65. |
Forfeited | Payment of vested benefits. Participant may receive credit for past service at Company discretion. Reduction of 5%/yr. if termination prior to 65. |
Payment of vested benefits. Reduction of 5% per year if retirement is prior to age 65. |
Vest immediately, including credit for past service if involuntary termination occurs within six months of change of control.(3) |
- * Retirement means: Early (age 55-64) and Late (age 65+ unless otherwise determined by Board)
- (1) Continued vesting is generally subject to two-year non-competition and non-solicitation provisions, subject to transitional arrangements. (2) In the event that the price per common share offered to shareholders under the change of control transaction in question is equal to or exceeds the performance conditions contained in a particular RSU or PSU grant, the RSUs and PSUs in question shall vest in their entirety upon the occurrence of the change of control
- transaction. (3) If there is an Involuntary Termination within 6 months following a change in the Company's leadership, which is defined as a change in the current CEO or if the Class B Non-Voting Shares of the Company are no longer publicly traded, DB SERP benefits immediately vest, including credit for past service. (4) Subject to Corus' Recoupment Policy.
Generally, severance entitlements, including STI, payable to NEOs other than noted above for the identified NEOs, would be determined in accordance with applicable common law requirements. Based on the treatment of other compensation elements described above, certain incremental benefits would be payable by the Company based on the scenarios outlined in "Termination and Change of Control Arrangements".
Incremental benefits would be payable to Mr. Gossling, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, for involuntary termination, including involuntary termination within six months of a change in control. Mr. Gossling would be entitled to an amount of \$3,825,000, which is equivalent to the aggregate of twenty-four (24) months of his base salary plus his targeted STI incentive bonus at 90%. For the DB SERP, under the terms of that plan, if there were involuntary termination within six months of a change in control, Mr. Gossling would receive an additional \$2,127,000 in incremental benefits under the DB SERP, which includes amounts representing two additional years of credited service.
Incremental benefits were payable to Mr. Reeb in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement, for involuntary termination. The actual separation amount paid to Mr. Reeb has been included in the "Summary Compensation Table". Mr. Reeb received two additional years of credited service under the DB SERP in accordance with the terms of the Reeb Agreement.
Incremental benefits would be payable to Ms. Lee, in accordance with the terms of her employment agreement, for involuntary termination, in the amount of \$1,935,000, which is equivalent to the aggregate of eighteen (18) months of her base salary plus targeted STI incentive bonus at 90%. For the DB SERP, under the terms of that plan, if there were involuntary termination within six months of a change in control, Ms. Lee would receive an additional \$482,000 in incremental benefits under the DB SERP, which includes amounts representing two additional years of credited service.
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OTHER INFORMATION
INDEBTEDNESS OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SENIOR OFFICERS
No director or officer of the Company is or has been indebted to the Company in fiscal 2025.
INTEREST OF INFORMED PERSONS
To the knowledge of the Company, there are no material interests, direct or indirect, of any informed person of the Company, any Director Nominee, or any associate or affiliate of any informed person or Director Nominee, in any transaction since the commencement of the Company's most recently completed financial year or in any proposed transaction which has affected or would materially affect the Company.
CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS
Except as set out below, to the knowledge of the Company and based upon information furnished to it by each proposed Director Nominee, no Director Nominee is or has been, within the 10 years before the date of this Circular, a director, a chief executive officer or a chief financial officer of any company that: (a) was subject to a cease trade order; an order similar to a cease trade order; or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation, that was in effect for a period of more than 30 consecutive days (an "order") that was issued while the Director Nominee was acting in that capacity; or (b) was subject to an order that was issued after the Director Nominee ceased to be acting in such capacity and which resulted from an event which occurred while the director or executive officer was acting in such capacity.
Except as set out below, to the knowledge of the Company and based upon information furnished to it by each proposed Director Nominee, no Director Nominee: (a) is or has been, within the 10 years before the date of this Circular, a director or executive officer of any company that, while that person was acting in that capacity or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement, or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager, or trustee appointed to hold its assets, or (b) has, within the 10 years before the date of this Circular, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangements, or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager, or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director, executive officer, or shareholder, with the following exceptions:
Ms. Charmaine Crooks was a director of Mimi's Rock Corp. when it was the subject of a cease trade order by the Ontario Securities Commission on May 6, 2022, for failure to file annual financial disclosures. The order was revoked on June 29, 2022. Ms. Crooks is no longer a director of Mimi's Rock Corp., which was acquired by FitLife Brands, Inc. on February 28, 2023.
To the knowledge of the Company and based upon information furnished to it by each proposed Director Nominee, no Director Nominee has been subject to: (a) any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority; or (b) been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor making an investment decision.
PARTICULARS OF OTHER MATTERS
The Company knows of no other matters to be brought before the Meeting. If any amendment, variation or other business is properly brought before the Meeting, the enclosed form of proxy and VIF confers discretion on the persons named on the form of proxy to vote on such matters.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Shareholder proposals must be submitted between September 29, 2026 and November 28, 2026, to be considered at the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Financial information is provided in Corus' comparative annual financial statements and Annual MD&A for the Company's recently completed financial year. Corus will provide to any person or company, upon written request to the Director, Investor Relations, of the Company, at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 0B5, a copy of its comparative audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2025, together with the report of its auditors thereon and related Annual MD&A, and any interim financial statements filed subsequently and related management's discussion and analysis. Additional information relating to the Company can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on the Company's website at www.corusent.com.
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CERTIFICATE
The contents of this Circular and the sending thereof to the shareholders of the Company have been approved by the Board. Toronto, Ontario, this 28th day of January, 2026.
By Order of the Board of Directors
JENNIFER LEE
Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Overview
- The board of directors (the "Board") of Corus Entertainment Inc. (the "Company" or "Corus Entertainment") is responsible for the stewardship of the Company and overseeing the management of the Company's business and affairs.
- The Board discharges its responsibilities both directly and by delegation through Board Committees.
- The key responsibilities of the Board are to understand and approve the Company's goals, strategies and fundamental objectives and be kept current on the Company's progress toward such goals or objectives; be satisfied that appropriate policies to facilitate risk management and legal and regulatory compliance are implemented; evaluate the performance of executive management and their compensation; be satisfied that investors and shareholders are being provided with material information on a timely basis, and function effectively with strong governance and appropriate composition.
Board Organization
- The Board is responsible for meeting its fiduciary obligation to the Company and acting in the best interests of the Company.
- The Board is responsible for representing and safeguarding the interests of all shareholders while recognizing that the interests of employees, customers, suppliers, and the general public must also be taken into account.
- The Board will receive recommendations from its Human Resources and Governance Committee, but retains responsibility for managing its own affairs by giving its approval for its composition and size, the selection of the Non-Executive Chair, the selection of the Vice Chair, the selection of the Independent Lead Director of the Board, if applicable, candidates nominated for election to the Board, committee and committee chairperson appointments, committee charters and director compensation.
- The Board may establish committees of the Board, where required or prudent, and define their mandate. The Board may delegate to Board committees matters it is responsible for, including the approval of compensation of the Board and management, the conduct of performance evaluations and oversight of internal controls systems, but the Board retains its oversight function and ultimate responsibility for these matters and all other delegated responsibilities.
- The Board will oversee orientation and education programs for new directors and ongoing educational opportunities for continuing directors.
- The Board will meet at least four times per year and will have an in camera portion without management at all regularly scheduled Board meetings, with additional meetings to be scheduled for approval of disclosure documents, material transactions or any business requiring Board consideration or approval, from time to time.
- The independent directors of the Board will hold a meeting at all regularly scheduled Board meetings.
- The Board will review, may receive recommendations from the Human Resources and Governance Committee on, and approve director compensation.
Individual Responsibilities of the Members of the Board
- Each member of the Board is expected to attend all meetings of the Board, unless adequate notification of absence is provided.
- Each member of the Board is expected to have reviewed all materials provided in connection with a meeting in advance of such meeting and be prepared to discuss such materials at the meeting.
Appointment and Oversight of CEO and Management
- The Board is responsible for appointing a Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO") and monitoring and evaluating their performance, providing for adequate succession to that position, and replacing the CEO when appropriate. The Board will approve the CEO's objectives annually upon recommendation from the Human Resources and Governance Committee.
- The Board will appoint the other senior officers of the Company and monitor their performance, overseeing that there is adequate succession to their positions and programs to develop management, and that they are replaced when appropriate.
- The Board will satisfy itself as to the integrity of the CEO and senior officers and that these officers are creating a culture of integrity throughout the Company.
- The Board is responsible for monitoring the progress of the CEO in achieving acceptable current financial results relative to or in light of the Company's strategic objectives, budgets, and the economic environment, and in developing the resources necessary for future success. These resources may include:
- ο management competence, organization and depth;
- ο fixed assets;
- ο marketing capability and knowledge
- ο work force and employee relations;
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- ο financial resources, including relations with the financial community;
- ο reputation; and
- ο corporate culture
- The Board will collectively and individually respond constructively to requests for advice and assistance from the CEO.
- The Board will review the overall executive leadership team performance annually.
- The Board from time to time may delegate to senior officers the authority to enter into certain types of transactions, including financial transactions, subject to specified limits. Investments and other expenditures above the specified limits, and material transactions outside the ordinary course of business will be reviewed by and are subject to the approval of the Board.
- The Board is responsible for overseeing the overall compensation structure of the senior officers and management team of the Company. This includes approving any compensation plans where Board approval is required by law or by the terms of the plan. This also includes establishing minimum shareholding requirements for senior management.
Strategic Planning and Material Transactions
- The Board will review and approve the Company's strategic and operating plan(s) at least annually and will review and approve any material changes to such plan(s).
- The Board may evaluate, and as required, provide guidance, opinion or direction to enhance the effectiveness of the strategic planning process.
- The Board will monitor the Company's execution of the strategic plans and progress toward its achieving its stated goals, and it may revise and/or alter its assessment, guidance or opinion in light of changing circumstances affecting the Company.
- The Board's oversight of strategic planning and execution will include consideration of material opportunities and the potential material risks and impacts on the strategy, business and operations of the Company.
- The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving material transactions outside the ordinary course of business and those matters which the Board is required to approve under the Articles, including the payment of dividends, purchase and redemptions of securities, acquisitions and dispositions.
Internal Controls, Compliance and Financial Reporting Oversight
- The Board is responsible for implementing and ensuring that systems are in place to monitor and maintain the integrity of the Company's internal control and management information systems.
- The Board is responsible for overseeing that management has appropriate financial controls systems, processes and operations, including as they relate to:
- ο capital structure management;
- ο maintaining reasonable financial flexibility and safety while achieving an appropriate return on equity;
- ο financial results reporting;
- ο allocation of assets;
- ο maintaining access to suitable sources of new capital;
- ο pension funds and other major employee benefit programs;
- ο dividend pay-out policy and action;
- ο selection of outside auditors for approval by the shareholders; and
- ο insurance
- The Board is responsible for overseeing adherence to relevant legal, regulatory, accounting and compliance requirements by the Company.
General Risk Management
• The Board is responsible for overseeing the identification by the Company of the material risks of the Company's business and for overseeing management's implementation and monitoring of processes and systems that manage these risks effectively.
Conduct and Culture
- The Board is responsible for setting "the tone from the top" for a corporate culture of integrity and responsible conduct throughout the Company. The Board expects the highest levels of integrity from the CEO and all other executives of the Company.
- The Board oversees the implementation of the Company's policies for respect in the workplace and ethical conduct.
- The Board shall enforce the commitment of its members to respecting confidential treatment of the Company's proprietary
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- information and the confidentiality of Board deliberations.
- The Board is responsible for satisfying itself that the Company has in place appropriate environmental, health and safety policies, having regard to legal, industry and community standards, and that there are appropriate management systems to monitor the effectiveness of those policies.
Disclosure and Reporting
- The Board is responsible for overseeing the accurate reporting of the financial performance and condition of the Company to shareholders, other security-holders and regulators on a timely and regular basis.
- The Board will approve the Company's audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis accompanying such financial statements and the annual earnings press release.
- The Board is responsible for ensuring that systems are in place for communication and relations with stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, shareholders, the investing public, employees, the financial community, and the communities in which the Company operates, as well as Heritage Canada and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. The Board also monitors system effectiveness and significant sensitive and legally required communications.
- The Board oversees Company procedures which accommodate stakeholder feedback.
Review of this Charter (and those of its Committees)
- The Board will review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter for the Board of Directors as needed, and in any event every two years.
- The Board will review and approve the Charters of its Committees as needed, and in any event every two years.
- The performance of the Board shall be evaluated with reference to this Charter.
- This Charter shall be disclosed on the Company's website and this Charter or a summary of it which has been approved by the Human Resources and Governance Committee shall be disclosed in accordance with all applicable securities laws or regulatory requirements.
Dated October 24, 2024
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Mandate
- The mandate of the Audit Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") is to assist the Board in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities relating to: (i) the integrity of the Company's financial statements; (ii) the Company's auditing, accounting and financial reporting process, including the audit process and the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures and compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements; (iii) the external auditor's qualifications, independence and appointment; (iv) the performance of the Company's internal audit function and external auditors; and (v) any other material reporting or disclosure as may be appropriate.
- It is not the duty or responsibility of the Committee or its members: (i) to plan or conduct audits; (ii) to determine that the Company's financial statements are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; or (iii) to conduct other types of auditing or accounting reviews or similar procedures or investigations. The Committee, its Chair and its members with accounting or finance expertise are members of the Board, appointed to the Committee to provide broad oversight of the financial, risk and control related activities of the Company, and are specifically not accountable or responsible for the day to day operation or performance of such activities.
- In fulfilling its mandate, it is the responsibility of the Committee to maintain free and open communication between the Committee, external auditors, the internal auditors, and management of the Company, and to determine that all parties are aware of their responsibilities.
- For purposes of this Charter, senior management has the same meaning as "executive officer" (as such term is defined in National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices).
Composition and Operations (including Independence)
- The Committee will be composed of three or more directors (the "members"), as determined and appointed by the Board on an annual basis.
- Every Committee member must be independent as defined by National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees. In this regard, to maintain their independence, members of the Committee may not accept any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee (other than regular Board and Committee fees) from the Company or any of its affiliates. Members also may not receive any indirect payments from the Company or any of its affiliates, including payments (whether or not material) made to spouses or family members, or payments for services to law firms, accounting firms, consulting firms and investment banks for which the Committee member serves as a partner, member, managing director or executive.
- The Board will appoint one of the directors elected to the Committee as the Chair of the Committee (the "Chair"). In the absence of the appointed Chair of the Committee from any meeting, the members will elect a Chair from those in attendance to act as Chair of the meeting.
- The members of the Committee and the Chair will be appointed annually by the Board and each member will serve until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Company or until his or her earlier resignation or removal by the Board.
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, any member of the Committee may be removed or replaced at any time by the Board and will automatically cease to be a member of the Committee upon ceasing to be a director. The Board will fill any vacancy if the membership of the Committee is less than three directors. Whenever there is a vacancy on the Committee, the remaining members may exercise all its power as long as a quorum remains in office.
- Every Committee member must be financially literate as defined by National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees. The determination of whether any given member of the Committee meets such definition, will be made by the Board, in consultation with the Human Resources and Governance Committee, in accordance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines of securities regulatory authorities.
- No member of the Committee may serve on more than three audit committees of publicly-traded companies (including the Company's) except where approved by both the Chair of the Committee and the Chair of the Board, in which case the Committee member may serve on four audit committees of publicly traded companies (including the Company's). In providing their approval, the Chairs will take into account the level of financial expertise and experience of the director, their overall commitments and the size of the companies.
- The Committee will meet at least four times a year and as often as it deems necessary to perform the duties and discharge its responsibilities as described herein in a timely manner. Special meetings may be authorized at the request of any member of the Committee or at the request of the external auditor, internal auditor or members of senior management. The external and internal auditors have the right to attend all meetings of the Committee and the Committee has the authority to communicate with such auditors directly.
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- The Committee has access to the Company's senior management and documents as required to fulfill its responsibilities and is provided with the resources necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
- The Board will be kept informed of the Committee's activities by a report following each Committee meeting. The person designated to act as secretary will prepare minutes of all meetings, to be filed in the corporate records.
- The Committee has the authority to engage the services of independent outside advisors or counsel at the expense of the Company in consultation with the Non-Executive Chair and to set the compensation for these advisors.
- The secretary to the Committee will be either the Corporate Secretary or a person designated by the Chair (who need not be a director).
- Notice of each meeting of the Committee will be given to each member of the Committee as far in advance of the time for the meeting as possible, but in any event, not later than 24 hours preceding the time stipulated for the meeting (unless otherwise waived by all members of the Committee). Each notice of meeting will state the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting in reasonable detail and to the extent practicable, be accompanied by copies of documentation to be considered at the meeting.
- A quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting will consist of a majority (51%) of the members of the Committee.
- Members of the Committee may participate in any meeting by means of such telephonic, electronic or other communication facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate adequately with each other, and a member participating by any such means will be deemed to be present at that meeting.
- Senior management of the Company and other parties may attend meetings of the Committee, as may be deemed appropriate by the Committee. The Non-Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Company may attend meetings of the Committee in a non-official and non-voting capacity with the consent of the Committee.
- The Committee may also meet at each meeting of the Committee without management or non-independent directors present, unless otherwise determined by the Chair.
- The Committee may act by means of a written resolution signed by all members entitled to vote on the matter.
- If a Committee member faces a potential or actual conflict of interest relating to a matter before the Committee, other than matters relating to the compensation of directors, that member will be responsible for alerting the Chair. If the Chair faces a potential or actual conflict of interest, the Chair will advise the Non-Executive Chair. If the Chair, or the Non-Executive Chair, as the case may be, concurs that a potential or actual conflict of interest exists, the member faced with such conflict will disclose to the Committee the member's interest and will not be present for or participate in any discussion or other consideration of the matter and will not vote on the matter.
- The members of the Committee are entitled to receive such remuneration for acting as members of the Committee as the Board may from time to time determine.
General Responsibilities
- The Committee will perform an evaluation of its performance annually to determine whether it is functioning effectively and will provide this evaluation to the Board or, as directed, the Human Resources and Governance Committee, which is mandated to oversee Board effectiveness assessment generally.
- The Committee may meet separately, periodically, as it deems appropriate, with management, with internal auditors and with external auditors.
- The Committee may delegate from time to time to any person or committee of persons any of the Committee's responsibilities that lawfully may be delegated.
- The Committee may adopt policies and procedures for carrying out its responsibilities.
Financial Statements and other Reports
- The Committee has the authority to communicate directly with the internal and external auditors and will review the Company's quarterly and annual financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), Annual Information Form ("AIF") and annual and interim earnings press releases prior to their release and make recommendations to the Board for their approval. In addition, the Committee will review any report of management that accompanies published financial statements and periodically assess procedures for the review of disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the financial statements, other than the disclosure referred to above.
- Prior to their distribution, the Committee will discuss earnings press releases, as well as financial information and any earnings guidance provided to analysts, it being understood that such discussions may, in the discretion of the Committee, be done generally (i.e., by discussing the types of information to be disclosed and the type of presentation to be made) and that the Committee need not discuss in advance each earnings release or each instance in which the Company gives earnings guidance.
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- The Committee's review of the annual audited financial statements will include but is not limited to the following: (i) major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentations, including any significant changes in the Company's selection or application of accounting principles; (ii) major issues as to the adequacy of the Company's internal controls and any specific remedial actions adopted in light of material control deficiencies; (iii) discussions with management and the external auditors regarding significant financial reporting issues and judgments made in connection with the preparation of the financial statements and the reasonableness of those judgments; (iv) the extent to which any changes or improvements in accounting or financial practices, as approved by the Committee, have been implemented; (v) consideration of the effect of regulatory accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet structures on the financial statements; (vi) consideration of the judgment of both management and the external auditors about the quality and disclosure, not just the acceptability, of accounting principles; (vii) the clarity of the disclosures in the financial statements; and (viii) discussions with management and the external auditors regarding accounting adjustments that were noted or proposed by the external auditors but were "passed" (as immaterial or otherwise).
- The Committee will, on an annual basis, review and assess the adequacy of the Company's procedures in place for the review of the Company's public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the issuer's financial statements, other than the information referred to in the subsection above.
- The Committee will review and resolve disagreements between management and the external auditors regarding financial reporting or the application of any accounting principles or practices.
- The Committee will review on a quarterly basis, reports of employee complaints relating to accounting, internal controls or ethical issues.
Risk Management, Internal Controls and Information Systems
- The Committee will discuss with management, the internal auditors and the external auditors the adequacy and effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, including any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified by management of the Company in connection with its required quarterly certifications with securities regulatory authorities, as well as any remediation plans relating thereto.
- The Committee will review management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the most recent fiscal year.
- The Committee will review with management, the external auditor and if necessary with legal counsel, any litigation, claim or other contingency, including tax assessments that could have a material effect upon the financial position or operating results of the Company, and the manner in which these matters have been disclosed in the financial statements.
- The Committee will review with management, the use of any "non-GAAP", "pro forma" or "adjusted" information not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- The Committee will monitor compliance with statutory laws and regulations and obtain regular updates from management and the Company's legal counsel regarding compliance matters.
- The Committee is responsible for establishing appropriate processes and procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of accounting, internal controls or auditing matter complaints received by the Company. In addition, the Committee will seek to ensure that the Company has a mechanism to allow employees to communicate concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters on a confidential, anonymous basis without fear of reprisal.
- If and when proposed by the Chief Executive Officer, unless approved by the Board, review and approve the termination of the Chief Financial Officer.
- The Committee will discuss the Company's policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including the risk of fraud and cybersecurity risk. The Committee also will review, on a quarterly basis, management's risk assessment of key enterprise risks and the steps management has taken to mitigate risk exposures. The Committee will also oversee the disclosure of the Company's risk assessment and risk management practices through a review of the Company's annual information form, management's discussion and analyses, and the Company's other continuous disclosure documents.
External Audit Services
- The external auditors will report directly to the Committee.
- The Committee will (1) annually assess the external auditors as part of its reappointment recommendation, focusing on (a) independence, objectivity and professional skepticism; (b) quality of the engagement team; and (c) quality of communication and interaction with the external auditors, and (2) perform a multi-year comprehensive review of the performance of the external auditors every five years.
- The Committee will recommend to the Board of Directors:
- (a) the external auditor to be nominated for the purpose of preparing or issuing an auditor's report or performing other audit, review or attest services of the Company; and
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- (b) the compensation of the external auditor.
- The Committee will oversee the work of the external auditor engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an auditor's report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company, including but not limited to the following:
- (a) reviewing objectives and scope of audit, review or attest services;
- (b) reviewing the results of the external audit and any changes in accounting practices or policies and the financial statement impact thereof;
- (c) reviewing any accruals, provisions or estimates that have a significant effect upon the financial statements;
- (d) meeting with the external auditors on a quarterly basis to seek to ensure that appropriate audit quality and timeliness of reporting is maintained on a consistent basis; and
- (e) discussing with the external auditors their audit plan for the year and reviewing and addressing any audit problems or difficulties encountered during the course of the audit work, including any restrictions on the scope of the external auditors' activities or access to requested information, and management's response.
- The Committee will pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided to the Company or its subsidiaries by the external auditors, will review and approve disclosures with respect to permissible non-audit services and will not engage the external auditors to perform non-audit services proscribed by law or regulation.
- The Committee may delegate to one or more members of the Committee the authority to pre-approve any audit and nonaudit services up to a pre-determined cap in satisfaction of the requirement under the subsection above. The pre-approval of audit and non-audit services pursuant to the subsection above must be presented to the Committee at its first scheduled meeting following such pre-approval.
- The Committee will determine that the external audit firm has a process in place to address the rotation of the lead audit partner and other audit partners serving the account in accordance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines of securities regulatory authorities.
- At least annually, the Committee will obtain and review a report by the external auditors describing: (i) the audit firm's internal quality control procedures; (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review, or peer review, of the audit firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the audit firm, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues; and (iii) all relationships between the external auditors and the Company (to assess the auditor' independence).
- The Committee will review and approve the Company's hiring policies regarding partners, employees and former partners and employees of the present and former external auditors.
Internal Audit
- The internal auditors will report directly to the Committee.
- The Committee will oversee the work of the internal auditor including but not limited to the following:
- (a) reviewing the objectives and scope of internal audit plans;
- (b) reviewing the quarterly reports summarizing audit activities for the quarter;
- (c) reviewing the audit findings of internal audits;
- (d) reviewing the findings from any special investigations as needed; and
- (e) reviewing and addressing any audit problems or difficulties encountered during the course of the audit work, including any restrictions on the scope of the internal auditors' activities or access to requested information, and management's response.
Committee Timetable
The Committee will fulfill its oversight responsibilities primarily by carrying out the activities set forth in a detailed quarterly schedule, as well as all such other actions which may be incidental thereto or which may be necessary for the Committee to comply with the spirit and intent of this Charter. The items enumerated in the schedule are not intended to be exhaustive of the duties of the Committee. The schedule is reviewed annually by the Board and may be supplemented and revised from time to time as may be appropriate.
Review of Charter
The Committee will review and approve this Charter as needed, and in any event every two years, and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for consideration and approval.
Dated October 24, 2024
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SCHEDULE C – HUMAN RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER
Mandate
The Committee is a standing committee of the Board. Its purpose is to carry out the responsibilities delegated by the Board and to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to:
- compensation policies, programs, processes, and their application to senior executives.
- appointment, development, and succession for senior executives.
- diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- corporate governance practices and applicable regulatory requirements.
- the role, composition, structure, independence, and effectiveness of the Board.
- environment, social, and governance ("ESG") strategy, risk, planning, and reporting.
- conduct, ethics, and any related matters, policies or processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Compensation and Pension Plans
- The Committee will annually review and approve the terms and conditions of compensation programs and policies (the "Plans"), or any material changes to the Plans, including their design, measurements, the setting of targets, the assessment of the Company's performance against those criteria, and proposed payouts. In executing upon the foregoing, the Committee will have regard to alignment with the strategic and operating plans and compensation risks and risk mitigation practices in the context of the Company's overall risk. Where the approval of the Board of Directors of a Plan is required by law or the terms of the Plan, the Committee will review and make recommendations to the Board for such Plan(s) and material changes to such Plan(s).
- The Committee will review, approve and, as required, make recommendations to the Board for any proposed amendments to the Company's pension plans that materially impact costs, benefits, plan eligibility or plan establishment/termination, and review periodic reports regarding the investment of the pension and retirement plans.
- The Committee will annually review the independence and performance of the Committee's independent compensation advisors, if any.
Senior Executives/Executive Leadership Team
- The Committee will review and approve the composition and use of comparator groups used in assessing compensation payable to senior executives, including the Non-Executive Chair and the Chief Executive Officer.
- The Committee will make recommendations to the Board on the appointment of senior executives (except the Non-Executive Chair and the Chief Executive Officer).
- The Committee will review and approve any initial employment contracts or other hiring packages to be entered into with senior executives (except the Non-Executive Chair and the Chief Executive Officer).
- The Committee will annually review the Chief Executive Officer's evaluation of the performance of the other Executive Leadership Team members.
- The Committee will review and approve the Chief Executive Officer's recommendations with respect to the amount of compensation to be paid to the other Executive Leadership Team members. This includes any one-time (special) awards paid to any member of the Executive Leadership Team.
- The Committee will review and approve the total compensation arrangement for any member of management outside of the Executive Leadership Team who may constitute a "Named Executive Officer" for the purposes of reporting in the Company's annual management information circular.
- The Committee will review and report to the Board on the Company's process and approach to succession planning for senior management positions, with the Company's succession plan (including for the position of Chief Executive Officer) reviewed and approved by the Board.
- The Committee will discuss and comment on any proposed termination packages to be entered into with Executive Leadership Team members and any material changes to the terms of such packages. The decision to terminate employment for Executive Leadership Team members rests with the Chief Executive Officer, with the exception of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for whom the Committee must provide pre-approval, and the further exception of the Chief Financial Officer for whom the Audit Committee must provide pre-approval.
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Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Chair
- The Committee will annually review and make recommendations to the Board regarding any revisions to the position description of the Chief Executive Officer.
- The Committee will annually review, and make recommendations to the Board regarding the Chief Executive Officer's objectives for the year.
- The Committee will annually review, evaluate, and make recommendations to the Board regarding the performance of the Chief Executive Officer against their predetermined goals and criteria, having regard to the Chief Executive Officer's general mandate to maximize shareholder value and to fulfill the strategic and operating plans of the Company.
- At least every two years, the Committee will review the level and form of compensation of the Non-Executive Chair, and recommend to the Board for consideration and approval, the amount of compensation to be paid to the Non-Executive Chair. The Non-Executive Chair and the Chief Executive Officer may not be present during voting or deliberations on the Non-Executive Chair's compensation arrangements.
- At least every two years, the Committee will review the level and form of compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, and recommend to the Board for consideration and approval, the amount of compensation to be paid to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer may not be present during voting or deliberations on their compensation arrangements.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Committee will review, monitor, and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the Company's diversity, equity and inclusion plans and progress.
Human Resource Matters
- The Committee will review the Company's employee engagement survey results.
- The Committee will review and monitor the Company's labour relations strategy and collective bargaining results.
- The Committee will review, on a quarterly basis, reports of employee complaints relating to ethical, leadership, and culture issues.
- The Committee will review and/or approve such other matters relating to human resource matters as are specifically delegated to it by the Board.
Corporate Governance
The Committee will:
- Establish and review the Company's approach to governance issues including emerging best practices and the Company's response to, and compliance with, any applicable governance guidelines.
- Review and oversee the Company's strategy and plans relating to ESG.
- Review and approve the Company's ESG report and provide reporting on and education to Board for same.
- Review and make recommendations to the Board regarding any public disclosure regarding corporate governance matters as may be required by securities regulatory authorities or others, including disclosure of the Company' corporate governance practices included in the management information circular prepared in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders.
- Review any shareholder proposals to be included in the management information circular prepared in connection with the annual meeting of shareholders and make recommendations to the Board.
- Review and approve any public disclosure requirements regarding executive compensation and related matters as may be required by securities regulatory authorities or others.
- Review transactions between the Company and its directors, officers, shareholders, other related parties, and where required by applicable law and make appropriate recommendations to the Board.
- Review and approve any disclosure policies or practices, including consideration of conflicts of interest issues or restricting use of confidential information.
- Receive reporting on and monitor conduct risks and issues. This includes monitoring the directors' and officers' compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and reviewing any issues arising from non-compliance therefrom.
- Review and approve nominations for Corporate Secretary.
Board Composition and Director Nominations
The Committee will:
• Evaluate and report on the performance and effectiveness of the Board as a whole, the committees of the Board and individual directors on a regular, ongoing basis, but no less often than every two years. The evaluation of the performance
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and effectiveness of the Board as a whole and the committees of the Board will be conducted with regard to the composition, size, structure, and expertise required by each of them.
- Review and make recommendations to the Board regarding any changes in the role, composition, and structure of the Board and of Board committees.
- At least every two years, review and approve position descriptions for the Non-Executive Chair, Vice-Chair, Independent Lead Director, and the Committee Chairs (or co-chairs, as applicable).
- At least every two years, review the Charters of the Board and its committees and the Corporate Governance Guidelines, and any such similar documents and make recommendations to the Board about any material or significant amendments.
- Review and approve any administrative changes to the foregoing documents, periodically and as necessary.
- Assess what competencies and skills the Board and its committees should possess to align with the strategies, risks, culture, and opportunities of the Company, in consideration of having a diverse and inclusive Board, and other planning or succession needs of the Board and its committees.
- Consider or identify director candidates and recommend director nominations to the Board for approval, having regard to the skills, areas of expertise, professional and personal backgrounds, geographic location and independence of such nominees.
Director Independence
The Committee will:
- Review nominations for the Independent Lead Director and make recommendations on such to the Board for consideration and approval.
- As required and in any event at least annually, review and assess the independence of the Board, considering any material changes or relevant new facts and, as necessary, review factors or standards to be applied in making independence determinations.
Director Compensation
At least every two years, the Committee will review the structure or level of non-executive director compensation and make recommendations to the Board.
Board Education
The Committee will establish and oversee orientation of new directors and ongoing education for existing directors.
Other Duties
The Committee will:
- Meet separately, periodically, as it deems appropriate, with management.
- Provide a forum for the Company's Chief Legal Officer to have unfettered access to the Committee to raise any compliance, legal or risk concerns or issues, including regarding the interaction between the legal department and senior management or regulators.
- Keep abreast of latest regulatory requirements, emerging trends and best practices in the areas of corporate governance, human resources and compensation matters.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Board from time to time or as may be required by applicable regulatory authorities or legislation.
- The Committee may delegate from time to time to any person or committee of persons any of the Committee's responsibilities that lawfully may be delegated and may adopt policies and procedures for carrying out its responsibilities.
Composition and Membership
- The Board will appoint the members ("Members") of the Committee. The Members will be appointed to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed. The Board may remove a Member at any time and may fill any vacancy if the membership of the Committee is less than three directors. A Member may resign at any time and a Member will automatically cease to be a Member upon ceasing to be a director of the Company. Whenever there is a vacancy on the Committee, the remaining members may exercise all its power as long as a quorum remains in office.
- The Committee will consist of at least three directors, none of whom may be employees of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company, and all of whom are independent directors within the meaning of applicable securities laws, rules or guidelines, any applicable stock exchange requirements or guidelines, and any other applicable regulatory rules, including section 1.4 of
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National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees.
- All Members will have working familiarity with corporate governance, human resources and compensation matters, including compensation, succession planning, and executive development or be willing and able to acquire the necessary knowledge quickly. Determinations as to whether a particular director satisfies the requirements for membership on the Committee shall be made by the full Board.
- The Board will appoint one of the Members to act as chair of the Committee (the "Chair") (or two of the Members to act as co-chairs, as applicable). The secretary to the Committee will be either the Corporate Secretary of the Company or a person designated by the Chair (who need not be a director).
- Members are entitled to receive such remuneration for acting as members of the Committee as the Board may from time to time determine.
Meetings
- Meetings of the Committee will be held at such times and places as the Chair (or co-chairs) may determine, but in any event not less than four times per year. The Committee may also meet as often as it deems necessary to perform the duties and discharge its responsibilities as described herein in a timely manner. Special meetings may be authorized at the request of any member of the Committee or at the request of the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
- Members of the Committee may participate in any meeting by means of such telephonic, electronic or other communication facilities as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate adequately with each other, and a member participating by any such means shall be deemed to be present at that meeting.
- The Committee should generally meet in camera without members of management in attendance for a portion of each meeting of the Committee.
- The Chair (or co-chairs, as applicable), if present, will act as the chair of meetings of the Committee. If the Chair (or both cochairs, as applicable) is not present at a meeting of the Committee the Members in attendance may select one of their number to act as chair of the meeting.
- A majority of Members (51%) will constitute a quorum for a meeting of the Committee. Each Member will have one vote and decisions of the Committee will be made by an affirmative vote of the majority. A Chair (or co-chairs, as applicable) will not have a deciding or casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
- The Committee may act by means of a written resolution signed by all Members entitled to vote on the matter.
- Senior management of the Company and other parties may attend meetings of the Committee, as may be deemed appropriate by the Committee. Each of the Non-Executive Chair and the Chief Executive Officer may attend meetings of the Committee in a non-official and non-voting capacity with the consent of the Committee.
- Notice of each meeting of the Committee shall be given to each Member as far in advance of the time for the meeting as possible, but in any event, not later than 24 hours preceding the time stipulated for the meeting (unless otherwise waived by all Members). Each notice of meeting shall state the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting in reasonable detail and to the extent practicable, be accompanied by copies of documentation to be considered at the meeting.
Evaluation and Effectiveness
The Committee will perform an evaluation of its performance annually to determine whether it is functioning effectively and will provide this evaluation to the Board.
Conflict of Interest
If a Member faces a potential or actual conflict of interest relating to a matter before the Committee, other than matters relating to the compensation of directors, that Member shall be responsible for alerting the Chair (or both co-chairs if applicable). If the Chair (or one of the co-chairs) faces a potential or actual conflict of interest, the Chair shall advise the Non-Executive Chair. If the Chair, or the Non-Executive Chair, as the case may be, concurs that a potential or actual conflict of interest exists, the Member faced with such conflict shall disclose to the Committee the Member's interest and shall not be present for or participate in any discussion or other consideration of the matter and shall not vote on the matter.
Reporting
The Chair (or co-chairs, as applicable) will report on the Committee's activities at each Board meeting and at any other time deemed appropriate by the Committee or upon request of the Board. The Corporate Secretary will generally circulate the minutes of each meeting of the Committee to members of the Board, but may limit some sensitive human resources information as it deems appropriate.
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Access to Information and Authority
In fulfilling its responsibilities set out in this Charter, the Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation it deems appropriate and have access to any officer, employee or agent of the Company for the purpose of fulfilling its responsibilities. The Committee will have access to the Company's senior management and documents as required to fulfill its responsibilities and will be provided with the resources necessary to carry out its responsibilities
The Committee has the authority to retain and set compensation for, at the Company's expense in consultation with the Non-Executive Chair, the services of independent outside advisors, including legal, financial, compensation consulting and other advisors, consultants and experts, to assist the Committee in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities.
Review of Charter
The Committee will review and approve this Charter as needed, and in any event every two years, and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for consideration and approval.
Dated October 24, 2024
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