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IGM Financial Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2022
Mar 17, 2022
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Management
Proxy Circular
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Friday, May 6, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
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TSX: IGM
™ Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.
IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) is a leading wealth and asset management company supporting financial advisors and their clients in Canada, and institutional investors globally.
In This Circular
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders 1 About IGM 2 Our Purpose 3 Shareholder Engagement 4 Growing Shareholder Value 5 Chair & CEO Letter to Shareholders 6 Sustainability 8 Proxy Summary 9 Proxy Table of Contents 12
Introduction
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
You are invited to attend IGM Financial Inc.’s (“IGM”) 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (“Meeting”). This year our Meeting will be held both in person and virtually via live webcast online*.
Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Meeting location: Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald Street, Winnipeg
Virtual Meeting webcast: https://web.lumiagm.com/272979158
Who Can Vote
You are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting if you owned IGM shares at the close of business on March 9, 2022. The register of transfers will not be closed.
2022 Meeting Agenda
At the Meeting, shareholders will be asked to:
1. Receive the report of the directors and the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, and auditors’ report
2. Elect directors 3. Appoint auditors 4. Approve a non-binding advisory 5. Transact any other business resolution on executive compensation properly brought before the (“say on pay”) Meeting
Your Vote Is Important
Your vote matters. Please take the time to review the entire circular and consider how you will vote ~~your shares.~~
There are three ways you can vote:
1. by Proxy before the Meeting;
2. in person at the Meeting;
3. or online during the live webcast of the Meeting.
How you vote will depend on whether you are a registered or non-registered (beneficial) shareholder.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sonya Reiss
Vice-President and Corporate Secretary
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(signed)
Winnipeg, Manitoba February 18, 2022
Si vous préférez recevoir un exemplaire en français, veuillez vous adresser au secrétaire de la Société financière IGM Inc., 447, avenue Portage, Winnipeg (Manitoba), Canada R3B 3H5.
- IGM is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and we are sensitive to the public health and travel concerns our shareholders may have and the protocols that federal, provincial and local governments may impose. Depending on the circumstances, IGM may not be able to accommodate in-person attendance by all eligible shareholders and access may be restricted on a first come first served basis. In the event we determine that it is not possible or advisable for our shareholders to attend the Meeting in person, we will promptly notify shareholders and communicate any changes by way of press release and on our website at www.igmfnancial.com. We encourage shareholders to view the webcast rather than attend in person. Please monitor our website at www.igmfnancial.com for updated information and our most current instructions, particularly if you are planning to attend the Meeting in person.
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Introduction
About IGM
We bring together the best of wealth and asset management, harnessing the collective strength of our companies. We create value for shareholders through three key areas:
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Asset Management
Strategic Investments
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We meet the needs of Canadians through our two operating companies focused on wealth management: IG Wealth Management and Investment Planning Counsel.
Our asset management company, Mackenzie Investments, helps advisors and investors build strong portfolios that meet today’s needs, while anticipating future economic and capital market conditions.
And our portfolio of strategic investments supports the core businesses, while also serving as good investments in their own right.
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Our Purpose
IGM Financial is committed to bettering the lives of Canadians, by better planning and managing their money.
Across our businesses and in our communities, we have seen first-hand how better planned and managed money can change lives and make the world a better place.
Our values have been articulated by our people. These values are shaped by the shared principles that guide how we engage with our people, our clients, our shareholders and our communities:
We are progressive.
We think beyond today and challenge conventional thinking to seek new and improved ways of working.
We are entrepreneurial.
We celebrate initiative and encourage everyone to own their actions.
We are responsible.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and do what’s right for today and sustainable for our future.
We are inclusive.
We embrace and nurture our unique perspectives as an asset to be cultivated.
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Shareholder Engagement
At IGM, we welcome interaction with our shareholders. We believe that listening to our stakeholders is an important part of being a responsible company.
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We communicate with shareholders through a variety of channels including:
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the Annual Report
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quarterly financial reports
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Annual Information Form
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Management Proxy Circular
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Sustainability Report
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news releases
We engage directly with shareholders on a regular basis through:
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the Annual Meeting
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quarterly earnings calls
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conference presentations and road shows
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analyst meetings
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one-on-one and group meetings with institutional investors
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by mail, phone or email with individual shareholders
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corporate website
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social media
Contacting Investor Relations:
Investor Relations IGM Financial Inc.
447 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H5 Email: [email protected]
Contacting the Board:
Shareholders and other interested parties may communicate with the Board, through the Chair:
Chair of the Board of Directors IGM Financial Inc. 447 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H5 Email: [email protected]
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Introduction
Growing Shareholder Value
2021 Highlights
IGM continued to implement purpose-led strategies that increased earnings and shareholder value. We saw significant momentum across our wealth management and asset management businesses, as our multi-year business transformation boosted productivity and sales. These efforts, together with our strategic investments, delivered strong results for shareholders.
$978.9M $537.8M » IGM’s 23% interest in Record-high net earnings, Dividends declared Wealthsimple valued up 28% in 2021 at $1.15 billion after 2021 fundraising » Additional $1.15 billion $4.08/share $2.25/share investment in China Record-high net earnings per share Dividends declared per share Asset Management Co. increasing ownership from 13.9% to 27.8% $277B $8.7B Assets under management and Record-high net inflows advisement, up 15% in 2021
38.8% One-year total shareholder return
For detailed financial information, see IGM’s 2021 Annual Report and audited financial statements.
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Introduction
Letter to Shareholders
A second year of living with the pandemic continued to teach us all lessons in building resilience. While it has been a trying time, many of us are adapting to the new normal and there’s a growing sense of optimism.
At IGM, our business is about improving the lives of Canadians through better planning and managing their money. We’re proud to have been there for our clients through the pandemic. The collective efforts of IGM employees and advisors enabled us to achieve some outstanding milestones in 2021, and we can’t thank them enough.
We ended the year with record-high assets under management and advisement (AUM&A) of $277 billion, and record-high net inflows of $8.7 billion. Annual net earnings of $978.9 million or $4.08 per share compared to $764.4 million or $3.21 per share in 2020, and annual adjusted net earnings were $971.2 million or $4.05 per share compared to $762.9 million or $3.20 per share in 2020.
The two big engines that drive our business – wealth management and asset management – delivered strong performance and are on clear paths to continued growth.
Growing Momentum
It was essential for IG Wealth Management and Investment Planning Counsel to stay close to clients and help them navigate evolving market conditions. IG Wealth Management continued to experience strong and sustainable growth, advancing from the historical mass-market customer base into the affluent mass-market and high-net-worth segments. IG solidified its leadership team, and enhanced its client value proposition with the new Conquest financial planning software and launch of IG’s Climate Action Portfolio. IPC, meanwhile, continued to grow its corporate branch office model (IPC Pinnacle).
Mackenzie Investments rolled out innovative products and solutions, while delivering a second consecutive year of record results. Total AUM hit new highs of $210.3 billion, up 13.6 per cent. Sustainable investing is one of Mackenzie’s main growth drivers, and the firm continues to make a name for itself in this growing space. After acquiring Greenchip Financial in 2020, it added the Mackenzie Betterworld sustainability-focused boutique in 2021 and launched two inaugural funds.
Our strategic investments, including Wealthsimple and Portage Ventures, give us access to new sectors and opportunities. We announced an agreement in January 2022 to increase our investment in China Asset Management Co. Ltd. (ChinaAMC). By acquiring Power Corporation of Canada’s 13.9 per cent equity interest in the company, we will have a 27.8 per cent stake in one of the top asset managers in the fast-growing Chinese market.
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Accelerating Change For the Better
Social issues have taken centre stage in the last couple of years. We redoubled efforts in 2021 to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and our communities, through performance targets, hiring initiatives, training and community investments.
Meanwhile, the growing threat posed by climate change could not be ignored. Canadians experienced the real impact of weather catastrophes at home and around the world, and IGM released our first Climate Position Statement in November 2021. It declares our support for a stronger global response to climate change. We aspire to play a significant role in a just transition to a low-carbon economy and we invite you to read our statement at www.igmfnancial.com.
At the Board level, IGM implemented some key changes to enhance our governance practices. The Board supports greater transparency around compensation, and IGM has expanded disclosure on this topic. Shareholders have an opportunity to provide an advisory “say on pay” for the first time at the 2022 Annual Meeting. We look forward to your feedback and will consider it carefully. The Board also implemented new requirements related to meetings of independent directors, attendance and outside directorships. We are committed to the highest standards of governance and review our practices on an ongoing basis.
We believe we have the right strategy, the right team and the right culture to better the lives of Canadians and to help us achieve higher and more sustainable returns for our shareholders. Thank you for your continued confidence in us.
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R. Jeffrey Orr
James O’Sullivan
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Chair of the Board IGM Financial Inc.
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President and Chief Executive Officer IGM Financial Inc.
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Introduction
Sustainability
Sustainability in Our Business
IGM works to create long-term value for our shareholders, clients, employees, financial advisors, communities and the planet.
Our sustainability strategy keeps us focused on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics that matter most to our business and our stakeholders and accelerate positive change in areas where we – as wealth and asset managers – can make the greatest impact.
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MATERIAL ESG TOPICS
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Financial confidence Corporate governance Talent and culture
Sustainable investing Ethics and compliance Community support
Diversity, equity and inclusion Risk management Environmental footprint
Information security Client experience
and privacy Climate change
BUILDING FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE
Offering resources and expertise to help Canadians feel confident about their
finances, so they can achieve their goals and own their financial future.
Bettering the lives
of Canadians by ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
better planning
and managing Advancing sustainable investing practices to generate positive outcomes
their money for our clients’ portfolios and the world around us.
ACCELERATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DE&I) IN FINANCE
Breaking down barriers in our industry for women; individuals who are Black,
Indigenous and People of Colour; and other traditionally disadvantaged groups.
BEING HIGHLY TRUSTED COMPANIES AND THE BEST PLACES TO WORK
Being responsibly managed companies that consider social, economic and environmental
impacts, and empowering employees to thrive as we pursue sustainable growth.
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Board oversight and management of sustainability
The Board is responsible for providing oversight on sustainability policy and strategy and meets with management at least annually to discuss plans and emerging ESG issues. Through its Risk Committee, the Board also provides oversight for ESG and climate risks to ensure material risks are appropriately identified, managed and monitored. The executive Risk Management Committee is responsible for oversight of the risk management process, including ESG risks. The executive Sustainability Committee is responsible for ensuring implementation of policy and strategy, establishing goals and initiatives, measuring progress, and approving annual reporting for ESG matters.
We are committed to providing decisionuseful disclosure to our shareholders and other stakeholders and will release our 2021 Sustainability Report in May 2022.
For more information on our commitment to a sustainable future, please read our annual sustainability reports, policies and disclosures at: www.igmfnancial.com/en/corporateresponsibility/library Global Recognition
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Proxy Summary
This summary highlights certain information contained in this proxy circular.
Snapshot of Director Nominees
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Director Tenure
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2021 Average Votes For
98.23%
Average Tenure
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Geographic Diversity of Directors
Average Age 62 Years
Independent Director Nominees 60%
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Key Corporate Governance Practices
IGM is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies. Our majority shareholder invested in IGM more than 50 years ago. Through this relationship, IGM gains Board representatives with deep financial sector expertise, a very long-term view of value creation, and global business relationships that facilitate strategic transactions. These benefits accrue to all IGM shareholders in the form of long-term earnings and dividend growth.
Board Structure and Independence
Shareholder Rights and Alignment of Interests
Annual Elections: All directors are elected annually
Separate Chair and Chief Executive Officer roles
Independence: Directors, independent of management, meet at every Board and committee meeting
Related Party & Conduct Committee: Independent
directors review and approve transactions with related parties to address conflicts of interest
Gender Diversity Target of 30% representation of both women and men on the Board was surpassed in 2021, with 33% of Board positions held by women
Board Refreshment and Diversity: Highly qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds and perspectives are considered
No Overlapping Directorships: Prohibition against any two directors from serving together on the boards of publicly traded companies, outside of the Power Corporation group of companies
Equal Voting Rights: No dual-class shares or unequal voting structure
Responsive, Proactive Engagement with shareholders, including on ESG issues
Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements for directors to align their interests with those of shareholders
Insider Trading Policy restricts selling, purchasing or trading in IGM securities without permission of the Corporate Secretary
Culture and Conduct
Code of Conduct sets standards for ethical business conduct, which all directors review and acknowledge on an annual basis
Whistleblower Policy and mechanisms include a hotline to report incidents or concerns regarding potential misconduct
Board Effectiveness
Continuing Education and Training is provided for all directors on a regular basis
Minimum Attendance Policy requires attendance at minimum 75% of Board and committee meetings
For more information about the Board:
| Election of Directors | 18 |
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| Compensation of Directors | 36 |
| Independence of Directors | 70 |
| Board and Committee Mandates | 73 |
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Executive Compensation
The Human Resources Committee and the Board are committed to ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability in executive pay practices.
Compensation Objectives
IGM’s executive compensation practices are designed to:
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Drive Strong Executive Officer Performance by offering incentives to achieve goals tied to IGM’s strategic and financial priorities
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Deliver Pay-for-Performance by rewarding executive officers for achieving defined objectives in significant business initiatives
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Minimize Unnecessary Risk and encourage appropriate behaviour by using a mix of long-term, mid-term and shortterm incentives
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Attract and Retain High-Performing, Diverse Executives to drive continued growth in our business
Key Compensation Practices
In 2022, we significantly increased disclosure on our compensation practices to better inform shareholders.
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Peer Group Analysis starting in 2022, to inform competitive compensation practices
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Advisory Say-on-Pay: Shareholder feedback considered in executive compensation practices
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Independent External Compensation Consultants inform our compensation programs, practices and decisions
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Pay for Performance: More than 70% of executive compensation is at risk, ensuring a strong pay-forperformance relationship
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Deferred Pay: Significant portion of pay is deferred to sustain financial performance over the mid and long term
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Incentive Plan Caps are included on individual short- and long-term incentive payouts
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ESG Goals: Performance objectives and pay linked to client experience, employee engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion
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Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements align executives’ interests with those of shareholders
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Minimum Holding Period: Maintenance of equity after departure or termination to align with IGM’s long-term interests
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Clawback Policy addresses misconduct and situations involving material errors or misstatements of financial results
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Anti-Hedging Policy prohibits executives from hedging or offsetting a decrease in the value of equity securities
For more information about compensation:
| Compensation Discussion & Analysis | 40 |
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| Components of Executive Compensation | 41 |
| Say-on-Pay Resolution | 56 |
| Summary Compensation Table | 59 |
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
| Delivery of Meeting Materials | 13 |
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| Notice-and-Access | 13 |
| Accessing the Meeting Materials Electronically | 14 |
| How to Request Paper Copies of the Meeting Materials | 14 |
| Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies | |
| and Voting Procedures | 14 |
| Registered and Non-Registered Shareholders | 14 |
| Voting by Proxy Before the Meeting | 15 |
| Attending and Voting at the Virtual Meeting | 15 |
| Attending and Voting in Person | 15 |
| Appointing a Proxyholder | 16 |
| Choosing Your Proxyholder | 17 |
| Voting of Proxies | 17 |
| Discretionary Authority | 17 |
| How to Revoke a Proxy | 17 |
| Guests | 17 |
| Voting Shares and Principal Holders Thereof | 18 |
| Election of Directors | 18 |
| Nominees for Director of the Board | 19 |
| Compensation of Directors | 36 |
| Director Compensation | 36 |
| Annual Board Retainer | 36 |
| Director Compensation Table | 37 |
| Director Compensation Equity as at December 31, 2021 | 38 |
| Chair of the Human Resources Committee | |
| Letter to Shareholders | 39 |
| Executive Compensation | 40 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 40 |
| Components of Executive Compensation | 41 |
| Base Salary | 42 |
| Short-Term Incentive Plan | 42 |
| Long-Term Incentive Plan | 45 |
| Retirement Benefts | 46 |
| Group Insurance Benefts | 46 |
| Executive Perquisites | 46 |
| Employee Share Purchase Plan | 47 |
| Overview of 2021 Performance | 47 |
| CEO Compensation | 48 |
| CEO Compensation Lookback | 50 |
| The Human Resources Committee and Compensation | |
| Governance | 51 |
| Compensation Risk Management | 53 |
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| Hedging Equity-Based Compensation and Trading | |
| of Securities | 53 |
| Clawback Policy | 53 |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements for Senior | |
| Executives | 54 |
| Decision Making Process | 54 |
| Advisory Vote on Approach to Executive Compensation | 56 |
| Performance Graph | 57 |
| Cost of Management Ratio | 58 |
| Statement of Executive Compensation | 59 |
| Summary Compensation Table | 59 |
| Incentive Plan Awards | 61 |
| Incentive Plan Awards – Value Vested or Earned | |
| During the Year | 62 |
| Equity Compensation Plans | 63 |
| Retirement Plan Benefts | 65 |
| Termination and Change of Control Benefts | 67 |
| Indebtedness of Directors and Executive Ofcers | 68 |
| Aggregate Indebtedness of Present and Former | |
| Executive Ofcers, Directors and Employees | 68 |
| Appointment of Auditors | 69 |
| Auditors’ Fees | 69 |
| Statement of Corporate Governance Practices | 69 |
| Independence of Directors | 70 |
| Resolution of Conficts | 72 |
| Board and Committee Mandates | 73 |
| Strategic Planning | 75 |
| Director Afliations and Attendance | 75 |
| Key Position Descriptions | 76 |
| Orientation and Continuing Education | 76 |
| Ethical Business Conduct | 78 |
| Nomination, Assessment of Directors and Diversity | 79 |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Governance | 81 |
| Executive Ofcer and Senior Management Diversity | 81 |
| Human Resources Committee | 83 |
| Additional Information | 84 |
| Proposals | 85 |
| Approval of Management Proxy Circular | 85 |
| Schedule “A” – Board of Directors Charter | 86 |
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Delivery of Meeting Materials
Management Proxy Circular
This Management Proxy Circular is furnished in connection with the solicitation by the management of IGM of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of IGM to be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (the “Meeting”), or any adjournment thereof. The Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting and shareholders will have the opportunity to either attend the Meeting in person or attend virtually, and participate and vote in real time at https://web.lumiagm. com/272979158 . A summary of the information shareholders will need to attend the Meeting either online or in person is provided below. Only registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be entitled to participate and vote at the Meeting. Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will not be able to participate and vote at the Meeting. The method of solicitation will be primarily by mail. However, proxies may also be solicited by regular employees or agents of IGM personally, in writing or by telephone. The cost of solicitation will be borne by IGM.
The following abbreviations have been used throughout this Management Proxy Circular:
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Name in Full and Principal Business Abbreviation
Investors Group Inc. (a personal financial services corporation) IG Wealth Management
Mackenzie Financial Corporation (an investment management firm) Mackenzie Investments
Power Corporation of Canada (a holding and management corporation) Power Corporation
Power Financial Corporation (a holding corporation with substantial interests in the financial services industry) Power Financial
Great-West Lifeco Inc. (a holding corporation) Great-West Lifeco
The Canada Life Assurance Company (a life insurance company controlled by Great-West Lifeco) Canada Life
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (a life insurance company controlled by Great-West Lifeco) Empower Retirement
Putnam Investments, LLC (a holding company controlled by Great-West Lifeco with interests Putnam
in the investment fund industry)
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Power Corporation and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Power Group.”
Delivery of Meeting Materials
Notice-and-Access
As permitted by the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) and pursuant to an exemption from the management proxy solicitation requirement received from the Director appointed under the Canada Business Corporations Act, IGM is using “noticeand-access” to deliver proxy-related materials (such as this Management Proxy Circular and IGM’s 2021 Annual Report, containing IGM’s audited consolidated financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon and management’s discussion and analysis for the year ending on December 31, 2021 (the “Annual Report” and together with the Management Proxy Circular, the “Meeting Materials”)) to both registered and non-registered shareholders. Rather than receiving a paper copy of the Meeting Materials in the mail, shareholders as of March 9, 2022 (the “Record Date”) have access to them online. Shareholders received a package in the mail which included a Notice to Shareholders of IGM regarding Notice-and-Access for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Notice”), explaining how to access the Meeting Materials electronically and how to request a paper copy free of charge. A form of proxy (“Proxy”) for registered shareholders, or a voting instruction form for non-registered shareholders, was included with the Notice, along with instructions on how to vote common shares of IGM (“Common Shares”). Shareholders are reminded to review this Management Proxy Circular prior to voting.
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Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies and Voting Procedures
Notice-and-access directly benefits IGM through a substantial reduction in both postage and printing costs and also promotes environmental responsibility by decreasing the large volume of paper documents generated by printing the Meeting Materials. Shareholders with questions regarding notice-and-access can call Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Computershare”), the registrar and transfer agent of IGM for the Common Shares , toll-free at 1-866-964-0492 or 514-982-8714 for holders outside of Canada and the United States.
Accessing the Meeting Materials Electronically
Electronic copies of the Meeting Materials are available online on IGM’s website at www.igmfnancial.com, and on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com.
How to Request Paper Copies of the Meeting Materials
Shareholders may obtain paper copies of the Meeting Materials free of charge by following the instructions provided in the Notice. Shareholders may request paper copies of the Meeting Materials for up to one year from the date that the Management Proxy Circular was filed on SEDAR. In order to receive paper copies of the Meeting Materials in advance of the deadline for submission of voting instructions and the date of the Meeting, your request must be received by April 22, 2022. Please note that if you request a paper copy of the Meeting Materials, you will not receive a Proxy or voting instruction form.
Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies and Voting Procedures
Your Vote Is Important
You have the right to vote if you own IGM shares as of the close of business on March 9, 2022 (“Record Date”).
How to Vote
There are three ways you can vote:
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by Proxy before the Meeting;
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in person at the Meeting; or
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online during the live webcast of the Meeting.
How you vote will depend on whether you are a registered or non-registered (beneficial) shareholder.
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Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies and Voting Procedures
Voting by Proxy Before the Meeting
Registered Shareholders Non-Registered Shareholders[By Internet: ][Go to the website][www.investorvote.com] [By Internet][: ][Go to the website][www.proxyvote.com] and use the 15-digit control number located on your and use the 15-digit control number located on your form of proxy. voting instruction form. By Telephone : By Telephone : Call 1-866-732-8683.
By Telephone : English: 1-800-474-7493, or French: 1-800-474-7501. [By Mail][: ][Complete, sign and date your voting ] instruction form and return it to your intermediary. Your intermediary must receive your voting instructions with enough time to act on them before the May 4, 2022 voting deadline . Most intermediaries allow you to vote as noted above but may have their own process, so make sure to follow the instructions on the voting instruction form.
[By Mail][: ][Complete, sign and date your Proxy and return ] it using the self-addressed envelope. Alternatively, your Proxy may also be delivered to Computershare at: 8th Floor, 100 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Y1. Computershare must receive your Proxy or you must have voted by internet or telephone no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2022 .
Change your mind? If you change your mind after voting, see instructions below on “How to Revoke Your Proxy.”
Change your mind? If you change your mind after voting, see instructions below on “How to Revoke Your Proxy.”
Attending and Voting at the Virtual Meeting
Registered Shareholders
Non-Registered Shareholders
Registered shareholders who wish to attend and vote during the live webcast of the Meeting should not complete or return their Proxy. Registered shareholders can participate, vote and ask questions at the virtual Meeting by following the instructions below:
Non-registered shareholders who wish to attend and vote at the virtual Meeting should appoint and register themselves as proxyholders by following the instructions under the heading “Appointing a Proxyholder” below. You will receive a 15-digit control number via email from Computershare, which is your username to participate in the virtual Meeting. Then:
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Log in at: https://web.lumiagm.com/272979158 at least 15 minutes before the Meeting starts;
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Click on “I have a login”;
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Enter your 15-digit control number and the password “igm2022” (case sensitive).
Attending and Voting in Person
Registered shareholders or eligible non-registered shareholders (who have appointed themselves as proxyholders (see section below on “Appointing a Proxyholder”) may attend and vote in person at the Meeting. IGM is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is sensitive to the public health and travel concerns our shareholders may have and the protocols that federal, provincial and local governments may impose. Depending on the circumstances, IGM may not be able to accommodate in-person attendance by all eligible shareholders and access may be restricted on a first come first serve basis. In the event IGM determines that it is not possible or advisable for our shareholders to attend the Meeting in person, IGM will promptly notify shareholders and communicate any changes by way of press release and on our website at www.igmfnancial.com. We encourage shareholders to view the live webcast rather than attend in person and to monitor our website for updated information and our most current instructions, particularly if you are planning to attend the Meeting in person.
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Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies and Voting Procedures
Appointing a Proxyholder
Registered Shareholders
In order to appoint a third-party proxyholder to attend, participate or vote at the Meeting, registered shareholders MUST insert such person’s name in the blank space provided in the Proxy and follow the instructions for submitting such Proxy. This must be completed prior to registering such proxyholder.
Then, if your proxyholder wishes to attend and vote at the virtual Meeting, you MUST then register them at
www.computershare.com/IGIQ no later than 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on May 4, 2022 and provide Computershare with the required proxyholder contact information, so that Computershare may provide the proxyholder with a control number (which will be your username to log into the Meeting) via email. Computershare will provide the proxyholder with a control number by email after the voting deadline noted above has passed.
Failure to register the proxyholder will result in the proxyholder not receiving a control number to participate or vote at the virtual Meeting.
Third-party proxyholders appointed by registered shareholders should then access the virtual Meeting by following the instructions for “Attending and Voting at the Virtual Meeting” above.
Non-Registered Shareholders
If you wish to attend the Meeting and vote, you MUST insert your own name on the voting instruction form to appoint yourself as proxyholder and follow your intermediary’s instructions for returning the form. Then, if you wish to attend and vote at the virtual online Meeting, you must register yourself as proxyholder at www.computershare.com/IGIQ by 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on May 4, 2022 to provide the required contact information, so Computershare can send you a control number via email (which will be your username to log into the virtual Meeting).
To appoint a third-party proxyholder to attend, participate or vote as your Proxy, you must insert the person’s name on your voting instruction form, follow the intermediary’s instructions for returning the form, and if your proxyholder wishes to attend and vote at the virtual Meeting, you must then register the third-party proxyholder at www.computershare.com/IGIQ by 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on May 4, 2022 . Computershare will send the proxyholder a username via email.
Without a username, proxyholders will not be able to participate or vote at the Meeting.
Once registered, non-registered shareholders who have appointed themselves proxyholders, or third-party proxyholders appointed by non-registered shareholders, can then access the Meeting either in person or virtually through the instructions noted above.
Non-registered shareholders located in the United States who wish to attend, participate or vote at the Meeting or, if permitted, appoint a third-party as proxyholder, must obtain a valid legal proxy from their intermediary, then complete and submit it to Computershare. Requests for registration must be sent to: [email protected] (if by email), or Computershare Investor Services Inc., 100 University Avenue, 8th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Y1 (if by courier). The requests must be labelled as “legal proxy” and received no later than 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on May 4, 2022.
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Attending the Meeting, Appointment of Proxies and Voting Procedures
Choosing Your Proxyholder
Each of the persons named in the Proxy is a representative of management of IGM and is a director or officer of IGM. A shareholder can appoint any other person of their choice (who need not be a shareholder) to represent him or her at the Meeting, by inserting such other person’s name in the blank space provided for that purpose.
Voting of Proxies
The persons designated in the Proxy will vote or withhold from voting the Common Shares in respect of which they are appointed by Proxy on any ballot that may be called for in accordance with the instructions of the shareholder as indicated on the Proxy. In the absence of such instructions, such Common Shares will be voted by the persons designated in the Proxy: (1) FOR the election of directors; and (2) FOR the appointment of auditors; and (3) FOR the resolution on say-on-pay.
Discretionary Authority
The Proxy confers discretionary authority with respect to amendments to the matters identified in the Notice of Meeting and such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. The management of IGM is not aware that any such amendments or other business are to be submitted to the Meeting. If such amendments or other business properly come before the Meeting, the persons named in the Proxy will vote the shares represented thereby in their discretion.
How to Revoke a Proxy
You can revoke your Proxy if you change your mind about how you want to vote your shares.
Registered Shareholders
Non-Registered Shareholders
If you change your mind after you’ve voted, you can revoke your Proxy by delivering written notice changing your instructions and sending it to:
- Computershare; or
Follow the instructions on your voting instruction form or contact your intermediary right away to comply with applicable requirements. Your intermediary may not be able to revoke a proxy if they receive insufficient notice of revocation.
- IGM’s Corporate Secretary before 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on May 4, 2022, at 447 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H5
Or, alternatively, you may revoke your Proxy by logging in to the Meeting virtually and accepting the terms and conditions, thereby revoking any previously submitted proxies.
Guests
Interested individuals, including non-registered shareholders who have not appointed themselves as a proxyholder, may attend the virtual Meeting as guests, but cannot vote or submit questions. To access the virtual meeting, guests should:
1. Log in at: https://web.lumiagm.com/272979158; and
- Click on “Guest” and complete the online registration form.
Additional Information
If you have questions about whether you are a registered or non-registered shareholder or for any additional information relating to voting before the Meeting, appointing or revoking proxyholders, or attending the Meeting either in person or virtually, please contact Computershare at 1-866-586-7635.
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Voting Shares and Principal Holders Thereof
Voting Shares and Principal Holders Thereof
As at February 18, 2022, IGM had outstanding 239,758,915 Common Shares. Shareholders of record at the close of business on the Record Date will be entitled to one vote for each Common Share held by them.
To the knowledge of the directors and officers of IGM, only Power Financial, a subsidiary of Power Corporation, beneficially owns or controls, directly or indirectly, Common Shares carrying more than 10% of the votes attached to the outstanding Common Shares. As at February 18, 2022, Power Financial owned 140,266,259 Common Shares directly, representing 58.5% of the outstanding Common Shares of IGM, and indirectly through 3411893 Canada Inc. and 4400003 Canada Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Power Financial, 5,532,000 and 2,133,821 Common Shares, respectively, representing 2.3% and 0.9% of the outstanding Common Shares of IGM, respectively, and through Canada Life, approximately 9,200,000 Common Shares (excluding 37,983 Common Shares held by Canada Life in its segregated funds or for similar purposes) representing 3.8% of the outstanding Common Shares of IGM. The Desmarais Family Residuary Trust, a trust for the benefit of the members of the family of The Honourable Mr. Paul G. Desmarais, has indirect voting control of Power Corporation.
Election of Directors
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) is to consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of 21 directors, who are to be elected annually. As of February, 18, 2022, there are 15 directors of IGM.
The Board has fixed the number of directors at 15 effective as of the close of the Meeting and proposes that the 15 persons named in the following tables be elected at the Meeting. Except where authority to vote in respect of the election of directors is withheld, the persons named in the Proxy will vote the Common Shares represented thereby for the election of the 15 persons named hereunder. The management of IGM does not contemplate that any of the persons named hereunder will, for any reason, become unable or unwilling to serve as a director. However, if such event should occur prior to the election, the persons named in the Proxy reserve the right to vote for the election in his or her stead such other person as they in their discretion determine.
The term of office of each director currently in office expires at the close of the Meeting. Each director elected shall hold office until the close of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, unless he or she shall resign or his or her office becomes vacant for any reason. Shareholders have the ability to vote for or withhold from voting for each individual director proposed for election to the Board.
IGM has not adopted a “majority voting policy” with respect to uncontested director elections. A “majority voting policy” generally requires a director who is not elected by a majority (50% plus one vote) of the votes cast with respect to his or her election to tender his or her resignation. IGM has not adopted such a policy as it has a majority shareholder who will necessarily cast the majority of the votes on the election of IGM’s directors. In the Board’s view, a “majority voting policy” would accordingly serve no real purpose for IGM, and could in fact be misleading to shareholders since such a policy would have no meaningful effect on the election of IGM’s directors. IGM is relying on an exemption from the requirement of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX “) to adopt a majority voting policy which is available to listed issuers, like IGM, that have a majority shareholder.
The Canada Business Corporations Act and applicable securities laws require that IGM have an Audit Committee. IGM also appoints a Governance and Nominating Committee, a Human Resources Committee, a Related Party and Conduct Review Committee, and a Risk Committee. In 2021, IGM also appointed a Special Committee to act on an interim basis. Further details regarding the committees and their mandates can be found in this circular under the section “Board and Committee Mandates.”
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Election of Directors
Nominees for Director of the Board
Set forth below are the names of the director nominees, their city of residence, their biographical information, the voting results for each nominee elected to the Board at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (“2021 AGM”), the number of certain securities of IGM beneficially owned, controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, by them, as well as a comparison to their holdings as disclosed in the previous management proxy circular dated February 19, 2021, and an assessment of whether each nominee meets or is on track to meet IGM’s minimum equity ownership requirement for directors, as applicable.
The information below also reflects the number of Board and committee meetings held for the financial year ended December 31, 2021, and the attendance by the directors who are currently in office and who are nominated for election at the Meeting. Shareholders should be aware that directors make important contributions to the welfare of IGM outside meetings of the Board and its committees, which are not reflected in attendance figures.
Footnotes to this information appear at the end of this section.
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Election of Directors
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Marc A. Bibeau
Baie-D’Urfé, Québec, Canada
Director Since May 1, 2009
Age: 62
Mr. Bibeau is President and CEO of Beauward Real Estate Inc., a privately owned company which develops, leases and operates real estate properties. He has been President of Beauward Real Estate Inc. since 1996, and previously held several other positions with the company. Mr. Bibeau is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc. and a director of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation (USA). He graduated from Bishop’s University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Mr. Bibeau is a past director of Canada Life, Great-West Lifeco, London Life Insurance Company, Power Financial, The Great-West Life Assurance Company and Tennis Canada.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 97% |
| Audit Committee | 6/6 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 2/3 | |
| Special Committee | 12/12 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.34%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
60,276 | 60,276 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
53,169 | 53,169 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
7,107 | 7,107 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $2,694,940 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 7.2 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Marcel R. Coutu
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Director Since May 9, 2014
Age: 68
Mr. Coutu is the former Chairman of Syncrude Canada Ltd., one of Canada’s largest oil sands projects, and is past President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Oil Sands Limited. He was previously Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Gulf Canada Resources Limited, and prior to that held various positions in the areas of corporate finance, investment banking, and mining and oil and gas exploration and development. Mr. Coutu is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Empower Retirement and Putnam. He is also a director of Power Corporation, Brookfield Asset Management Inc., the Calgary Stampede Foundation Board, and is a past member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta. He has also held board positions with Enbridge Inc., Gulf Indonesia Resources Limited, TransCanada Power Limited Partnership and the Board of Governors of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Human Resources Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 97.74%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 900 |
31,148 | 32,048 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 900 |
27,480 | 28,380 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
3,668 | 3,668 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $1,432,866 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 3.8 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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André Desmarais, o.c., o.q.
Westmount, Québec, Canada
Director Since April 23, 1992
Age: 65
Mr. Desmarais is Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation and of Power Financial. He previously served as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation from 1996 until his retirement in 2020. He was also Executive Co-Chairman of Power Financial until 2020. Prior to joining Power Corporation in 1983, he was Special Assistant to the Minister of Justice of Canada and an institutional investment counselor at Richardson Greenshields Securities Ltd. He has held a number of senior positions with the Power Group of companies. Mr. Desmarais is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., and a number of other Power Group companies including Power Corporation, Power Financial, Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Empower Retirement and Putnam. He was a Director and Vice-Chairman of Pargesa Holding SA in Europe until November 2020, when Pargesa’s reorganization was completed. Mr. Desmarais is Honorary Chairman of the Canada China Business Council and is a member of several China-based organizations. Mr. Desmarais is active in cultural, health and other not-for-profit organizations. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and the National Order of Québec. He has received Honorary Doctorates from Concordia University, from the Université de Montréal and from McGill University. Mr. Desmarais is a trustee of the Desmarais Family Residuary Trust.[[4]]
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 2/2 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 96.62%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Shares[5] |
DSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | NIL | 97,112 | 97,112 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | NIL | 88,715 | 88,715 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | NIL | 8,397 | 8,397 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | |||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $4,341,878 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | ||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity | Requirement | 11.6 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Paul Desmarais, Jr., o.c., o.q.
Westmount, Québec, Canada
Director Since April 28, 1983[(6)]
Age: 67
Mr. Desmarais is Chairman of Power Corporation and of Power Financial. He previously served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation from 1996 until his retirement in 2020. He was also Executive Co-Chairman of Power Financial until 2020. He joined Power Corporation in 1981 and assumed the position of VicePresident the following year. He served as Vice-President of Power Financial from 1984 to 1986, as President and Chief Operating Officer from 1986 to 1989, as Executive Vice-Chairman from 1989 to 1990, as Executive Chairman from 1990 to 2005 and as Chairman of the Executive Committee from 2006 to 2008. He also served as ViceChairman of Power Corporation from 1991 to 1996. From 1982 to 1990, he was a member of the Management Committee of Pargesa; in 1991, he became Executive Vice-Chairman and then Executive Chairman of the Committee; from 2003 to 2019, he was Co-Chief Executive Officer and was Chairman of the Board from 2013 until November 2020, when Pargesa’s reorganization was completed. He was a director of Pargesa from 1992 until November 2020. He is a director of many Power Group companies in North America, including Power Corporation, Power Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Putnam and Empower Retirement. In Europe, he is Chairman of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, and a director of SGS SA. He was Vice-Chairman of the Board and a director of Imerys until 2008 and a director of LafargeHolcim Ltd. until 2020, of Total SA until 2017 and of GDF Suez until 2014. Mr. Desmarais is a member of The Business Council of Canada. He is also active on a number of philanthropic advisory councils. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2005, Officer of the National Order of Québec in 2009 and Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur in France in 2012. He has received a number of honorary doctorates. Mr. Desmarais is a trustee of the Desmarais Family Residuary Trust.[[4]]
| Board/Committee Membership[1][7] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 13/14 | 94% |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 2/2 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 95.33%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Shares(5) | DSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | NIL | 49,059 | 49,059 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | NIL | 44,845 | 44,845 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | NIL | 4,214 | 4,214 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares | & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $2,193,428 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | ||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 5.8 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Gary Doer, o.m.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Director Since May 6, 2016
Age: 73
Mr. Doer has served as a Senior Business Advisor at Dentons Canada LLP, a global law firm, since August 2016. He previously served as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States from October 2009 to January 2016. He was the Premier of Manitoba from 1999 to 2009 and served in a number of roles in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1986 to 2009. In 2005, as Premier, he was named by Business Week magazine as one of the top 20 international leaders on climate change. In 2017, Mr. Doer joined the Trilateral Commission as a member of the North American Group. Mr. Doer is a volunteer Co-Chair of the Wilson Centre’s Canada Institute, a non-partisan public policy forum focused on Canada-U.S. relations. He received a distinguished diplomatic service award from the World Affairs Council in 2011 and was inducted into the Order of Manitoba in 2010. Mr. Doer is also a director of Power Corporation, Power Financial, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Empower Retirement, Canada Life, Putnam and Air Canada.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 13/14 | 94% |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.44%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
15,610 | 15,610 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
12,359 | 12,359 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
3,251 | 3,251 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $697,923 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 1.9 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Susan Doniz
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Director Since May 5, 2017
Age: 52
Ms. Doniz was appointed as the Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice-President, Information Technology & Data Analytics for the Boeing Company on May 11, 2020. Prior to this, she was the Group Chief Information Officer for Qantas Airways Limited, a position held from February 2017 to May 2020, and prior to that, Chief Expert, Office of the Global CEO for SAP SE from January 2016 to January 2017. She previously served as Global Product, Digital Strategy and Chief Information Officer for Aimia from July 2011 to January 2015. She was the Director of Global Business Services for Procter & Gamble from 2009 to 2011 and served in a number of other senior positions at Procter & Gamble from 1994 to 2009, including Global Business Intelligence Leader, CIO Canada and Information Security from 2003 to 2009. Ms. Doniz is currently a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc. and goeasy Ltd. and serves as an Advisory Board member to the Centre for Digital Transformation, Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine. She previously served on the Board of Women’s College Hospital Foundation, was a Trustee of the Ontario Science Centre and Chair of the Development Committee, was a member of the Royal Bank Advisory Council and was a director of the CIO Association of Canada. Ms. Doniz has been an Audit and Risk Committee member of Liquor Stores NA and goeasy Ltd., as well as chairing several Technology Investment Committees of not-for-profit organizations and for-profit such as Procter & Gamble Canada, Global P&G Digital Value Chain and Qantas Group. In 2011, Ms. Doniz was named by Women’s Executive Network as one of Canada’s most powerful women. In 2020, Ms. Doniz became the first woman to be awarded the University of Toronto Engineering Alumni Medal of Honour.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 94% |
| Audit Committee | 6/6 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 | |
| Special Committee | 10/12 | |
| 2021 AGM Voting Results |
Votes For: 99.89%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
16,096 | 16,096 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
12,385 | 12,385 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
3,711 | 3,711 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $719,652 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 1.9 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Claude Généreux
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Westmount, Québec, Canada
Director Since May 8, 2015
Age: 59
Mr. Généreux is Executive Vice-President of Power Corporation, a position held since 2015, and was previously Executive Vice-President of Power Financial from 2015 to March 2020. Mr. Généreux is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Putnam, Empower Retirement and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. He is also Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company (“McKinsey”), a global management consulting firm. During his 28 years at McKinsey, prior to joining Power Corporation and Power Financial, Mr. Généreux focused on serving leading global companies in Financial Services, Resources and Energy. He held various leadership positions including Global Sector Leadership in energy, Office Leadership in Montreal, Global Personnel Committees for partner election and evaluation, and Global Recruiting for non-MBA candidates. He has been posted in Montreal, Paris, Toronto and Stockholm. Mr. Généreux is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at McGill University and serves on the boards of the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation, the Loran Scholars Foundation and the Rhodes Scholarships in Canada. He graduated from McGill University and Oxford University where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Human Resources Committee | 3/3 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 95.73%
| Securities Held[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | 6,000 | 27,184 | 33,184 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | 6,000 | 21,653 | 27,653 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | NIL | 5,531 | 5,531 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | |||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $1,483,657 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | ||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 4.0 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Sharon Hodgson
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director Since June 18, 2015
Age: 56
Ms. Hodgson is the Dean of Ivey Business School, a position held since May 6, 2019. Ms. Hodgson retired in 2017 as the Global Leader for Cognitive, AI, Watson and Advanced Analytics, at IBM Global Business Services. Prior to this role, Ms. Hodgson served as the General Manager of Global Business Services, IBM Canada, a position she held from May 2014 to January 2017. Between 2010 and 2014, she led several IBM businesses including as Consulting Services Leader for IBM’s Growth Markets Unit in Shanghai, and IBM’s NA Business Analytics and Optimization Practice Leader out of Philadelphia. Prior to that, Ms. Hodgson has held the role of Global Relationship Partner for several of IBM’s strategic accounts. She has over two decades of experience in leading large-scale/global business transformation programs for Fortune 100 clients and delivering the benefits associated with these programs. Ms. Hodgson is a director of IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. She is also a director for Toromont Industries Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of Ivey Foundation. She has an undergraduate degree in Commerce from the University of Manitoba and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 13/14 | 95% |
| Audit Committee | 6/6 | |
| Related Party and Conduct Review Committee | 3/3 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 | |
| Special Committee | 11/12 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.89%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
21,735 | 21,735 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
17,669 | 17,669 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
4,066 | 4,066 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $971,772 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 2.6 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Sharon MacLeod
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Director Since May 5, 2017
Age: 53
Ms. MacLeod is a marketing and business leader with over 20 years of experience growing brands and businesses within Unilever where she held the positions of Global Brand Vice-President, North American Vice-President of Personal Care and Vice-President of Unilever Canada. She is best known for her leadership of the Dove brand and has been recognized by Strategy in Canada as Marketer of the Year in 2019. Ms. MacLeod is a director of Power Corporation, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc., a consultant to Portag3 Ventures and a Strategic Board Member for The Carlyle Group. She has expertise leading and executing consumer-driven strategy, digital communication campaigns, and delivering revenue, share and profit growth through strong P&L management. She previously was a member of the Advertising Standards Canada Council. Catalyst Canada honoured Ms. MacLeod in 2014 as a Business Leader. In 2013 and 2014, she was named by Women’s Executive Network as one of Canada’s most powerful women. Ms. MacLeod holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Science in Marketing Management from the University of Guelph, and she is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Corporate Boards Program.
| Board/Committee Membership[1][8] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
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| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Audit Committee | 6/6 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 3/3 | |
| Related Party and Conduct Review Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.69%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
21,727 | 21,727 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
19,015 | 19,015 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
2,712 | 2,712 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $971,414 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 2.6 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Susan J. McArthur
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director Since May 6, 2016
Age: 59
Ms. McArthur is co-founder and executive chair of LockDocs Inc., a start-up focused on digital identity as a service, a position she has held since June 2021. She was previously the Managing Partner at GreenSoil Investments, a growth equity firm focused on investing in Real Estate Technology and Agro Food Technology, a position she held from April 2013 to May 2019. Ms. McArthur has 25 years of international and domestic investment banking experience and has advised corporate clients on a broad range of transactions including acquisitions and divestitures, public and private equity and debt financing, capital restructuring and other strategic initiatives. Ms. McArthur is also a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., GreatWest Lifeco and Canada Life. She has previously served as a director on a number of boards, including as a director of Power Financial, as a trustee of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund, Chair of the Canada Revenue Agency Board of Management and director of First Capital Realty Inc., KP Tissue Inc., KPGP Inc., Globalive Wireless Management (Wind Mobile), UBS Bank Canada, Orvana Minerals Inc., Bonus Resource Services, The Canadian Club of Toronto, Les Jardins de Metis Inc., Luminato and The Toronto International Film Festival. Ms. McArthur is a graduate in Economics and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario (now Western University) and completed the Institute of Corporate Directors course at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.[(9)]
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
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| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 3/3 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.37%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 1,000 |
21,377 | 22,377 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 1,000 |
16,403 | 17,403 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
4,974 | 4,974 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $1,000,476 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 2.7 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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John McCallum
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Director Since April 24, 1998
Age: 78
Mr. McCallum is a retired Professor of Finance at the University of Manitoba and did research in capital markets and corporate finance. He is a director of IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. From 1991 to 2000, he was Chair of the Board of Directors of Manitoba Hydro. He previously served as special advisor to the Federal Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Trade from 1991 to 1993, special advisor to the Federal Minister of Finance from 1984 to 1991 and economic advisor to the Premier of Manitoba from 1977 to 1981.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
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| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Audit Committee | 6/6 | |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 | |
| Related Party and Conduct Review Committee | 3/3 | |
| Special Committee | 12/12 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 97.82%
| Securities Held[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | 1,000 | 77,800 | 78,800 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | 1,000 | 71,149 | 72,149 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | NIL | 6,651 | 6,651 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | |||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $3,523,148 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | ||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 9.4 | ||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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R. Jeffrey Orr
Montreal, Québec, Canada
Director Since April 27, 2001
Age: 63
Mr. Orr is Chair of the Board of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial, positions he has held since February 2020 and May 2005, respectively. From May 2001 until May 2005, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. Prior to joining IGM, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Vice-Chairman, Investment Banking Group, Bank of Montreal. He is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Power Corporation and Power Financial and is Chair of the Board and a director of Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Putnam and Empower Retirement. Mr. Orr is active in a number of community and business organizations.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
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| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Governance and Nominating Committee | 2/2 | |
| Human Resources Committee | 3/3 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 93.94%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 120,000 |
119,345 | 239,345 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 120,000 |
111,933 | 231,933 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
7,412 | 7,412 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $10,701,115 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 28.6 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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James O’Sullivan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Director Since September 14, 2020
Age: 58
Mr. O’Sullivan was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and Mackenzie Inc. on September 14, 2020. Prior to this role, he held various positions with The Bank of Nova Scotia, including Strategic Advisor from June 2019 to December 2019, and Group Head, Canadian Banking from June 2015 to June 2019. Over his 29-year career at Scotiabank, Mr. O’Sullivan also held leadership roles in the Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal & Commercial Banking, and Insurance areas of the company. Mr. O’Sullivan holds joint Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business at York University, as well as a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from York University. He is currently a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, Schulich School of Business; member of the Regimental Senate, 48th Highlanders of Canada; and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Soulpepper Theatre Company. Mr. O’Sullivan is also a director of IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
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| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| 2021 AGM Voting Results |
Votes For: 99.52%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||||
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| Common | ||||
| Shares | DSUs | PSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | 30,763 | 4,755 | 49,680 | 85,198 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | 15,664 | 1,193 | 13,013 | 29,870 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | 15,099 | 3,562 | 36,667 | 55,328 |
| Total Market Value of Common | ||||
| Shares & Share Units of IGM as at | ||||
| February 18, 2022(3) | $1,375,414 | $212,596 | $2,221,193 | $3,809,203 |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $6,000,000* | |||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | .63 | |||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES* |
- Mr. O’Sullivan is subject to different minimum equity ownership requirements due to his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. See section entitled “Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements for Senior Executives” for further information.
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Gregory D. Tretiak, fcpa, fca
Westmount, Québec, Canada
Director Since May 4, 2012
Age: 66
Mr. Tretiak is Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial, positions he has held since May 15, 2012. From 1988 to May 2012, he held various positions with IGM, including the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer from April 1999 to May 2012. Mr. Tretiak is a director of IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life, Empower Retirement, Putnam and PanAgora Asset Management, Inc.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.30%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | ||||
| Shares | DSUs | EDSUs | Total | |
| # as at February 18, 2022 | 80,393 | 23,930 | 10,178 | 114,501 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 | 104,772 | 19,778 | 9,688 | 134,238 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 | (24,379) | 4,152 | 490 | (19,737) |
| Total Market Value of Common | ||||
| Shares & Share Units of IGM as at | ||||
| February 18, 2022(3) | $3,594,371 | $1,069,910 | $455,058 | $5,119,339 |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |||
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 13.7 | |||
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | for Directors: | |||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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Beth Wilson
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Director Since May 4, 2018
Age: 53
Ms. Wilson is Vice-Chair of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, a position held since October 2021. She is the former Chief Executive Officer of Dentons Canada LLP and was a member of the global leadership team, serving on the Global Board and Global Management Committee from July 2017 to January 2022. Prior to this role, Ms. Wilson was an audit partner at KPMG from 2000 to 2016 and served as Managing Partner at KPMG in the Greater Toronto Area from 2009 to 2016. Between 2005 and 2016, she also served as a member of KPMG’s Management Committee in various leadership positions, including Canadian Managing Partner Community Leadership, Canadian Managing Partner Regions and Enterprise with responsibility for 24 regional offices across Canada, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Wilson is a director of IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. In addition, Ms. Wilson is currently a trustee and Audit Committee Chair at The Hospital for Sick Children, a director at Woodgreen Foundation and a director at Toronto CivicAction. She has previously been a director and Chair of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, director and Vice-Chair at the National Ballet of Canada, a trustee for the Ontario Science Centre, and former Governor and Audit Committee Chair for Trinity College School. Ms. Wilson was appointed Fellow (FCA) by the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2004. She was awarded the Margot Franssen Leadership Award by MicroSkills in 2013, and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2015. She was also named as one of WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2008, 2011 and 2018 and one of the top 25 Canadian Women of Influence in 2014.
| Board/Committee Membership[1] | Meeting Attendance | Overall Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Board | 14/14 | 100% |
| Related Party and Conduct Review Committee | 3/3 | |
| Risk Committee | 3/3 | |
| Special Committee | 12/12 |
2021 AGM Voting Results
Votes For: 99.89%
Securities Held[[2]]
| Securities Held[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares | DSUs | Total |
| # as at February 18, 2022 NIL |
16,641 | 16,641 |
| # as at February 19, 2021 NIL |
12,507 | 12,507 |
| Change from 2021 to 2022 NIL |
4,134 | 4,134 |
| Total Market Value of Common Shares & DSUs | ||
| of IGM as at February 18, 2022(3) | $744,019 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement | $375,000 | |
| Total Market Value Divided by Minimum Equity Requirement | 2.0 | |
| Minimum Equity Ownership Requirement for Directors: | ||
| Meets/Is on Track to Meet | YES |
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[1] Director is currently a member of each committee noted. The Special Committee was formed on August 5, 2021.
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[2] Table includes deferred share units (“DSUs”) held pursuant to IGM’s DSU plan (the “Director DSU Plan”). In addition, Mr. O’Sullivan, in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, participates in the share unit plan for Senior Executives of IGM and its participating affiliates (the “Executive Share Unit Plan”). Mr. Tretiak also participated in the Executive Share Unit Plan when he served as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of IGM. Under the Executive Share Unit Plan, Messrs. O’Sullivan and Tretiak have been awarded additional executive deferred share units (“EDSUs”) or performance share units (“PSUs”), which are subject to performance-based vesting criteria.
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[3] Calculated based on a February 18, 2022 closing price on the TSX of $44.71 per Common Share. The value of a DSU of IGM is equal to the value of a Common Share.
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[4] Voting control of IGM is held by the Desmarais Family Residuary Trust. See “Voting Shares and Principal Holders Thereof.”
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[5] 157,132,080 Common Shares of IGM are beneficially owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, through subsidiaries of Power Corporation, by the Desmarais Family Residuary Trust (excluding Common Shares held by Canada Life in its segregated funds or for similar purposes).
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[6] Mr. Paul Desmarais, Jr. was first elected as a director of IGM on September 22, 1986; the date shown indicates when he was first elected as a director of IGM’s predecessor corporation, 280 Broadway Holding Corp. (formerly “The Investors Group”).
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[7] Mr. Paul Desmarais, Jr. ceased to be a member of the Human Resources Committee effective November 30, 2021.
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[8] Ms. MacLeod ceased to be a member of the Related Party and Conduct Review Committee effective May 6, 2021.
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[9] Ms. McArthur was a member of the board of directors of Lunera Lighting Inc. (“Lunera”), an investee company of one of the private investment funds that GreenSoil Investments manages, from October 2017 to May 2019. Beginning in February 2019, Lunera commenced the process of a voluntary, board-supervised winding up of its affairs that required compromising amounts owing to its unsecured creditors. Lunera completed its dissolution process on July 30, 2019 after a Certificate of Dissolution was issued by the court in Delaware.
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Compensation of Directors
Compensation of Directors
Director Compensation
The Human Resources Committee of IGM monitors developments in director compensation practices by reviewing, among other things, market data relating to peer group compensation practices. IGM compensates its directors by providing an all-in retainer structure at the Board and committee levels as well as paying retainer fees for Board members, committee Chairs, and individual committee members. The table below illustrates the retainers and fees payable to the directors.
| Retainer Type | Committee | Annual Fees[1, 2] |
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| Annual Retainer | $150,000 | |
| Chair Retainer Committee Member Retainer |
Chair of the Board Chair of Audit Committee Chair of Governance and Nominating Committee Chair of Human Resources Committee Chair of Related Party and Conduct Review Committee Chair of Risk Committee Chair of Special Committee |
$100,000 $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 n/a $20,000 $20,000 |
| Audit | $15,000 | |
| Governance and Nominating | $7,500 | |
| Human Resources | $10,000 | |
| Related Party and Conduct Review | $7,500 | |
| Risk | $10,000 | |
| Special | $15,000 |
[1] All directors are reimbursed for incidental expenses.
[2] Fees listed are annual rates and have been in effect since July 1, 2018, except for the fees for the Special Committee which were updated as of July 2021.
Annual Board Retainer
All directors receive a basic annual retainer of $150,000 (the “Annual Board Retainer”). In order to promote alignment of interests between directors and shareholders of IGM, at least 50% of the Annual Board Retainer is paid in the form of DSUs under the Director DSU Plan established for the directors of IGM. Directors can also elect to receive the balance of the Annual Board Retainer and all, or half, or none of the committee member retainer fees, committee Chair fees and Board Chair fees in the form of DSUs under the Director DSU Plan.
The Board has a policy regarding minimum equity ownership requirements for directors, whereby directors are required to own the equivalent of five times the equity portion of the current Annual Board Retainer in Common Shares or DSUs within five years of becoming a director.
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Compensation of Directors
Under the Director DSU Plan, the number of DSUs acquired is determined by dividing the amount of remuneration payable in this form by the five-day average closing price on the TSX of the Common Shares of IGM at the time DSUs are credited to the directors (the “value of a DSU”). A participant in the DSU Plan receives additional DSUs in respect of dividend equivalents payable on DSUs, based on the value of a DSU at that time. A director cannot convert DSUs to cash until the director ceases to be a member of the Board, an employee, or an officer of IGM and its affiliates.
As of December 31, 2021, an amount of $1,998,336 in directors’ fees paid or payable in respect of 2021 was invested by directors in DSUs.
Director Compensation Table
The following table shows the compensation provided to each director (other than Named Executive Officers) for services as a director of IGM, and any other capacities if applicable, during the financial year ended December 31, 2021.
Compensation of Directors[[1, 2]]
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Fees Earned [[3]] Share-based Awards [[4]] Total
Name [$] [$] [$]
Marc A. Bibeau 115,000 75,000 190,000
Marcel R. Coutu 85,000 75,000 160,000
André Desmarais 92,500 75,000 167,500
Paul Desmarais, Jr. 91,671 75,000 166,671
Gary Doer 82,500 75,000 157,500
Susan Doniz 115,000 75,000 190,000
Claude Généreux 115,000 75,000 190,000
Sharon Hodgson 122,500 75,000 197,500
Sharon MacLeod 102,615 75,000 177,615
Susan J. McArthur 102,500 75,000 177,500
John McCallum 170,000 75,000 245,000
R. Jeffrey Orr 217,500 75,000 292,500
Gregory D. Tretiak 120,000 75,000 195,000
Beth Wilson 122,500 75,000 197,500
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[1] Table does not include any amounts paid as reimbursement for expenses or DSUs that were received in respect of dividend equivalents payable on DSUs.
[2] Compensation paid to the Named Executive Officers who served as directors of IGM is disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table.
[3] Includes fees that may have been paid in connection with work done by a sub-committee or committees of subsidiaries of IGM, or fees paid to non-members for attendance at meetings of Board committees. Of the fees disclosed, each of the following directors has elected to receive fees in the following amounts in the form of DSUs under the Director DSU Plan: Marc A. Bibeau $115,000, Marcel R. Coutu $21,250, André Desmarais $92,500, Paul Desmarais, Jr. $8,336, Gary Doer $37,500, Susan Doniz $57,500, Claude Généreux $115,000, Sharon Hodgson $61,250, Susan J. McArthur $102,500, John McCallum $52,500, Gregory D. Tretiak $60,000 and Beth Wilson $75,000. These DSUs are in addition to the DSUs disclosed under the “Share-based awards” column.
[4] Represents the portion of the Annual Board Retainer that, under the Director DSU Plan, is required to be paid in DSUs.
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Compensation of Directors
Director Compensation Equity as at December 31, 2021
The following table shows total equity holding positions for each director (other than Named Executive Officers) in respect of DSUs received as compensation under IGM’s Director DSU Plan as at December 31, 2021.
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Number of DSUs Held as at Total Value of DSUs Held as at
December 31, 2021 [[1]] December 31, 2021 [[2]]
Name [#] [$]
Marc A. Bibeau 59,538 2,716,124
Marcel R. Coutu 30,765 1,403,499
André Desmarais 95,915 4,375,642
Paul Desmarais, Jr. 48,455 2,210,517
Gary Doer 15,424 703,643
Susan Doniz 15,904 725,540
Claude Généreux 26,859 1,225,308
Sharon Hodgson 21,473 979,598
Sharon MacLeod 21,462 979,096
Susan J. McArthur 21,123 963,631
John McCallum 76,838 3,505,350
R. Jeffrey Orr 117,865 5,377,001
Gregory D. Tretiak [[3]] 23,641 1,078,502
Beth Wilson 16,444 750,175
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[1] Amount includes DSUs representing the portion of the Annual Board Retainer that, under the Director DSU Plan, is required to be paid in DSUs, as well as other fees which directors elected to receive in DSUs. Amount also includes DSUs that were received in respect of dividend equivalents payable on DSUs.
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[2] Calculated based on the closing price of $45.62 per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021.
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[3] As at December 31, 2021, Mr. Tretiak also owned 10,051 additional EDSUs that were awarded under the Executive Share Unit Plan or were elected to be received in connection with a bonus award, which are not included in the table. The total value of these EDSUs was $458,527, based on the closing price of $45.62 per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021.
In addition to the foregoing, Mr. Tretiak retains options to purchase Common Shares of IGM under IGM’s stock option plan (“Stock Option Plan”). These options were awarded to Mr. Tretiak in his former capacity as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of IGM. The following table shows information on all such unexercised options at IGM’s financial year end of December 31, 2021.
| Option-Based Awards | Option-Based Awards | ||||
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| Number of Securities Underlying | Value of Unexercised | ||||
| Unexercised Options | Option Exercise Price | Option Expiration Date | In-the-Money Options[1] | ||
| Name | [#] | [$] | [yyyy/mm/dd] | [$] | |
| Gregory | D. | Tretiak 7,160 |
45.56 | 2022/03/01 | 430 |
- [1] Calculated based on the closing price of $45.62per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021. In accordance with regulatory requirements, this amount includes value for unvested (non-exercisable) options as well as vested (exercisable) options.
The table to the right summarizes for Mr. Tretiak the aggregate value of vested options that would have been realized if his options under IGM’s Stock Option Plan had been exercised on the day that they vested during the financial year ended December 31, 2021.
| Option-Based Awards – | |||
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| Value Vested During the Year | |||
| Name | [$] | ||
| Gregory | D. | Tretiak NIL |
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Chair of the Human Resources Committee Letter to Shareholders
Chair of the Human Resources Committee Letter to Shareholders
Fellow shareholders,
As Chair of the Human Resources Committee, I am pleased to share with you our report on IGM’s approach and decisions with respect to executive compensation. In a year of continued challenges, we delivered strong financial results for our shareholders continuing the significant momentum across our businesses. Within IGM, the organization re-design of IG Wealth Management and Corporate Operations and new leadership of Investment Planning Counsel reinvigorated these key areas of the business and resulted in a clear, strong strategy for accelerating growth and effectiveness. Strategic partnerships and transactions also contributed to IGM’s ongoing success.
IGM’s executive compensation program is designed to contribute to its long-term sustainable growth by rewarding executives for strong performance in executing our business strategy. Through an emphasis on variable incentive compensation, the program aims to achieve a balance between a strong focus on the long-term enhancement of shareholder value and shorter-term strategic priorities.
The Human Resources Committee is responsible for developing and recommending compensation for approval by the Board of Directors. Underpinning our recommendations is our commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability along with our objective of aligning the total compensation of our senior executives with IGM’s performance, shareholder interests and competitive pay practices within our market for executive talent. The Human Resources Committee reviews executive compensation programs on an ongoing basis and retains a third-party compensation consultant from time to time to advise on various facets of compensation market practices including competitive pay design and compensation governance.
IGM is committed to being a leading voice for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) across the financial services industry and the Human Resources Committee provides essential oversight for the vision and execution of our DE&I strategy across the organization. DE&I commitments and actions are embedded in our employee programs, including annual talent reviews and succession management processes as well as pay equity reviews in our compensation practices and programs.
As we continue to evolve our executive compensation program, with an ongoing commitment to good governance, we made changes in 2021 to extend our equity ownership requirements beyond the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. This policy aims to align senior executives’ interests with those of our shareholders, to promote prudent risk taking and encourage proper succession.
The Board believes that shareholders should have the opportunity to fully understand the objectives, philosophy and principles IGM has used in its approach to executive compensation decisions and, for the first time, commencing at the 2022 Meeting, we will have our first annual advisory vote on IGM’s approach to executive compensation. As this vote is non-binding, the Board will take the results of the vote into account, as appropriate, when considering future compensation decisions.
As the Chair of the Committee, I am confident that IGM continues to achieve great progress and has advanced its journey to support a dynamic and competitive organization through aligned Talent, Culture and Pay programs.
(signed)
Claude Généreux
Chair of the Human Resources Committee IGM Financial Inc.
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Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Executive compensation is designed to contribute to IGM’s long-term sustainable growth by rewarding executives for strong performance in executing our business strategy. This section will describe IGM’s executive compensation programs and practices (the “Compensation Program”) and the compensation decisions for 2021.
IGM’s Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”) for 2021 are:
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James O’Sullivan Luke Gould Barry McInerney Damon Murchison Mike Dibden
President and Executive Vice-President President and President and Executive Vice-President
Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer,
IGM Financial Inc. IGM Financial Inc. Mackenzie Investments IG Wealth Management IGM Financial Inc.
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IGM’s approach to executive compensation is based on several guiding principles, outlined below. The Compensation Program is specifically designed to achieve a balance between a strong focus on the long-term enhancement of shareholder value, and shorter-term incentives driven by defined performance objectives, with a strong emphasis on variable incentive compensation.
Drive Strong Executive Officer by providing annual incentives tied to IGM’s strategic and Performance » financial priorities Deliver Pay-for-Performance by rewarding executives through defined individual and corporate » performance objectives for their achievements in significant business initiatives Minimize Unnecessary Risk encourage appropriate behaviour from executives by utilizing a mix of » short-, medium- and long-term incentives Attract and Retain Highto drive continued growth in our business, by monitoring external » Performing Diverse Executives developments in compensation practices to ensure we continue to provide competitive and equitable compensation
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Components of Executive Compensation
The Compensation Program consists of a number of components, including fixed and variable compensation as well as indirect compensation including retirement and health benefit programs. The principal components of the Compensation Program, and the primary purpose of each are presented in the table below:
| Component | Primary Purpose |
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| Fixed Compensation Base Salary Variable Incentive Compensation Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) Senior Executive Share Unit Plan Stock Option Plan Benefts |
Refects the skills, competencies, experience and performance of the executive. Refects performance for the current year based on corporate and individual metrics. Aligns mid-term interests of executives with the interests of shareholders. Aligns the long-term interests of executives with the interests of shareholders. |
| Retirement Benefts | Provides for replacement income upon retirement. |
| Group Insurance Benefts | Provides adequate protection in the event of illness, disability or death. |
| Executive Perquisites | Provides other compensation in the context of total compensation where typical in the market. |
Compensation Pay Mix
IGM believes this combination of incentives and time horizons helps to drive performance, aligns executive interests with those of shareholders, provides for competitive pay opportunities and encourages retention.
The charts below outline the mix of components that make up the 2021 target total direct compensation for the NEOs. The majority of executive compensation is variable (at risk), with time horizons that reflect and reward our executives’ contributions in both the short and long term. A large portion of compensation is linked directly to IGM’s share price, aligning the interests of our executives with those of our shareholders.
Other Named Executives (average)
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Fixed Pay
22% Base Salary
Variable Pay
33% Annual Incentive
Equity-Based Incentives 78%
at risk
45% tied to
23% Stock Options
share price
22% PSUs
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Fixed Pay
25.7% Base Salary
Variable Pay
31.2% Annual Incentive
Equity-Based Incentives 74.3%
at risk
43.1% tied to
16.2% Stock Options
share price
22.8% PSUs
4% RSUs
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[A] Base Salary
Base salaries for the executive officers, including the NEOs, of IGM and its major subsidiaries (other than the President and Chief Executive Officers of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments) are set annually in February, and are retroactive to January 1st. Base salary is based on the executive’s job responsibilities, skills, competencies, experience and proven or expected performance. Base salaries for the President and Chief Executive Officers of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments are reviewed and set in May of each year.
Base salaries including increases (if applicable) for 2021 are presented in the table below:
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Name and Position in 2021 2020 [$] 2021 [$]
James O’Sullivan
President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM 1,200,000 [[1]] 1,200,000
Luke Gould
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of IGM 450,000 500,000
Barry McInerney
President and Chief Executive Officer of Mackenzie Investments 1,056,000 1,056,000
Damon Murchison
President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management 800,000 [[3]] 800,000
Mike Dibden
Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of IGM 475,000 475,000
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[1] Mr. O’Sullivan was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM on September 14, 2020. His salary was pro-rated for the remainder of the 2020 year.
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[2] Mr. Murchison’s base salary was increased as at September 14, 2020 due to his appointment to President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management and was pro-rated for the remainder of the 2020 year.
The Human Resources Committee believes the salaries noted above were in line with general increases granted in the market and with market competitive salaries for comparable positions. Base salary is used as the basis for calculation of annual incentive and equity awards (medium- and long-term), as further described below.
[B] Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
To align the compensation of executives, including the NEOs, with the performance of IGM and its subsidiaries, the opportunity to receive an annual incentive award is provided. Metrics are set annually at the beginning of each year and generally include the following components:
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Corporate metrics including both financial measures and strategic components for IGM and its subsidiaries.
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Individual objectives, which are specific to each executive, such as those related to strategy, sales, leadership, operational initiatives, and investment management performance.
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Starting in 2021, NEOs were also eligible for an additional award as part of their STIP based on achieving a combination of Earning Per Share (“EPS”) growth and financial targets. The incentive amount is the same for each NEO to recognize the collaboration and contribution required of all to achieve strong results. The bonus is zero ($0) in the event financial metrics are below target or if EPS growth is below 5%. The maximum bonus is $110,000 annually. This incentive is included as part of the annual STIP and the total of all short-term incentive (STI) components cannot exceed the STIP maximum allocated for each individual.
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Metrics and targets for the STIP are reviewed by the Human Resources Committee annually, and the metrics and targets for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments are approved by the Board.
The table below outlines the key terms of the STIP.
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Purpose To reward executives for achieving financial, strategic and individual performance goals over the short term.
Form of Award Annual cash incentive.
The NEOs, as well as executives at the level of Senior Vice-President and above, have the option to elect all or a
portion of the annual cash award to Executive Deferred Share Units under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan,
which are redeemed for cash when the executive leaves the company. Refer to the Long-Term Incentive Plan
section for more details.
Performance Period Calendar year.
Award Determination Total short-term incentive (STI) is based on target total compensation and is established as percentage of
base salary.
Performance is assessed relative to financial, strategic and individual objectives. The mix of objectives differs
by the level of the executive. The President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and
Mackenzie Investments have the largest portion of their incentive tied to financial objectives. Financial and
strategic objectives for the President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating
Officer of IGM are based 50% on the performance of Mackenzie Investments and 50% on the performance of
IG Wealth Management. For the other NEOs, the strategic and financial objectives are weighted 100% on the
company they oversee.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives are included in both the strategic and individual
components of the STIP. All executives have strategic performance objectives linked to client and advisor
engagement, employee experience, as well as individual diversity, equity and inclusion-related objectives.
Maximum incentive under the STIP is 200% of target. Lower incentive amounts, including the potential for a zero
payout, may result if outcomes are below established performance targets. In addition, the Human Resources
Committee or the Board may use discretion to adjust the final value of a named executive’s incentive award to
ensure it appropriately reflects prudent risk decision making or where a scenario requires a broader context
input (i.e., COVID).
Corporate Performance Financial and strategic metrics are established and assessed for both Mackenzie Investments and IG Wealth
Measures Management at the beginning of each year. 2021 metrics include:
Financial Performance Metrics – Two measures with equal weighting to assess how effectively we run our
business:
• Net income (EBIT), excluding market impacts
• Market share: Surplus Net Sales rate versus Peers (Net Sales / Assets)
Strategic Performance Metrics – Three measures with equal weighting that reflect our strategic mandates,
which include:
• Client engagement at IG Wealth Management and Advisor engagement at Mackenzie Investments
• Employee experience at IGM, including Consultant engagement at IG Wealth Management
• Key business priorities
Vesting Incentives are awarded following the end of the fiscal year, typically in February.
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For clarity, the annual STI is discretionary and the Human Resources Committee, or the Board, as applicable, may decline to approve or provide or reduce any STI, irrespective of corporate or individual performance, and an executive or NEO may receive no incentive award at all.
Base Salary Short-Term Financial Metrics Strategic Metrics Individual Objectives Incentive (x Weighting %) (x Weighting %) (x Weighting %) Plan (STIP) Net Income (EBIT), Strategic metrics Role-specific Target excluding market including client objectives related to A percentage factors, and Surplus satisfaction, employee business strategy, of base salary Net Sales vs. Peers experience, and leadership and people business priorities
STIP targets and component weightings for the NEOs in 2021 are outlined in the table below.
| Annual STIP Target and Maximum |
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| (% of Base Salary) STIP Measure Weightings |
| Corporate Objectives Individual Objectives |
| Named Executive Ofcer STIP Target STIP Maximum Financial Strategic |
| James O’Sullivan 150% 300% 50% 30% 20% Luke Gould 100% 200% 40% 30% 30% Barry McInerney 150% 300% 50% 30% 20% Damon Murchison 150% 300% 50% 30% 20% Mike Dibden 100% 200% 40% 30% 30% |
Each of the NEOs received a STIP award as disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table under the column Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation Annual Incentive Plans, based on the above criteria.
Special bonuses may be provided related to significant projects, acquisition-related integration and/or synergy targets, or for other reasons, as determined at the discretion of the Board from time to time. In 2021, Mr. Dibden received a special bonus in recognition of his contributions to transformation initiatives.
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[C] Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
IGM’s executives and NEOs, are eligible to receive medium- and long-term incentive grants annually under the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) program. Medium-term incentives are awarded in accordance with IGM’s Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. Long-term incentives are awarded in accordance with IGM’s Stock Option Plan.
The key design features of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan and the Stock Option Plan are summarized in the table below.
| Medium-Term Incentives: | ||
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| Performance Share Units (PSUs) / Restricted Share Units (RSUs) / | Long-Term Incentives: | |
| Executive Deferred Share Units (EDSUs) | Stock Options | |
| Purpose Granting of Awards Initial Award Value Performance Period Vesting Period |
To reward executives for achieving business goals of sustained fnancial performance and shareholder value creation over the mid and long term. Total long-term incentive awards are granted annually and are established as a percentage of base salary. The mix of RSUs, PSUs and Stock Options varies by level of seniority. Refer to table below. Notional shares that pay out based on the price, and performance in the case of PSUs, of IGM’s Common Shares. The initial award is based on the dollar value of the award and the volume weighted average share price on the TSX for the fve trading days immediately preceding the grant date. EDSUs: Executives may elect to defer all or a portion of their annual share unit award to EDSUs under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. EDSUs are subject to the same performance time vesting conditions as RSUs and PSUs. The award provides the right to acquire IGM Common Shares in the future at a specifed price. The initial award is based on the dollar value of the award and the volume- weighted average share price on the TSX for the fve trading days immediately preceding the grant date and an estimated compensation value based primarily on the Black-Scholes option pricing model. 3 years 10 years 3 years (100% vests) 5 years (20% vests per year) |
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| Value at Payout | RSUs: At the end of the three-year period, the total number of | The value is the diference between the |
| vested RSUs (including dividend equivalents) are multiplied by the | exercise price at the time of grant and the | |
| volume weighted average trading price per share for the fve days | price of IGM Common Shares when they | |
| as soon as practicable following the vesting date. | are exercised. | |
| PSUs: At the end of the performance period, the total number of | ||
| PSUs (including dividend equivalents) are multiplied by the PSU | ||
| performance multiple to determine the total number of PSUs that | ||
| will vest. The payout value is then determined by multiplying the | ||
| total number of vested PSUs by the volume weighted average | ||
| trading price per share for the fve days as soon as practicable | ||
| following the vesting date. | ||
| The target performance multiple for PSUs is 100%. The minimum | ||
| multiple is 0% and the maximum performance multiple is 150%. | ||
| Vested awards are typically paid annually in March. | ||
| EDSUs: Vested EDSUs are redeemable for cash, net of withholdings, | ||
| generally after the earliest of the participant’s retirement, | ||
| termination of employment or death. EDSUs are subject to the | ||
| same performance metrics and vesting period. | ||
| EDSUs granted under the Short-Term Incentive Plan are not | ||
| subject to performance or time vesting conditions but are | ||
| otherwise subject to the same terms as other EDSUs awarded | ||
| under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. | ||
| Unvested RSUs, PSUs, or EDSUs, except for STIP EDSUs, will | ||
| generally be forfeited by the participant upon termination of | ||
| employment, except in the case of the participant’s death, qualifed | ||
| retirement or at the discretion of the Human Resources Committee. |
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PSU Performance Multiple
PSU performance multiple is based on performance measures that are established and assessed for both Mackenzie Investments and IG Wealth Management and include financial and strategic components.
Financial Performance Metrics
Two measures with equal weighting to assess performance over the vesting period:
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Net income (EBIT), including market impacts
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Net flow rate (Net flows / Assets)
Strategic Performance Metrics
Three measures with equal weighting that reflect our multi-year strategic mandates, which include:
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Client and advisor engagement
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Employee experience
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Key business initiatives
The performance measures are assessed each year of the performance period to determine the performance multiple for the year. The resulting three-year average is applied to the vested grant.
The following table shows the annual equity grants as a percent of salary and the mix of equity vehicles for the CEO and NEOs for 2021.
| Annual Equity Grants | Annual Equity Grants (Mix) |
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| % of Salary | PSUs RSUs Stock Options |
| James O’Sullivan 200% Luke Gould 150% Damon Murchison 200% Barry McInerney 222.5% Mike Dibden 122.5% |
50% 0% 50% 50% 20% 30% 50% 0% 50% 61% 0% 39% 50% 20% 30% |
Each of the NEOs received grants under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan as disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table.
[D] Retirement Benefits
IGM offers retirement arrangements to its NEOs through a number of pension plan arrangements. Mr. Gould participates in the Defined Benefit Plan, Messrs. O’Sullivan, McInerney and Dibden participate in the Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan and Mr. Murchison participates in the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan. Mr. Murchison participated in the Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan up until September 14, 2020 when he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management, at which point he started participating in the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan. In addition, Messrs. O’Sullivan, Gould, McInerney, Murchison and Dibden participate in the Defined Contribution SERPs. These SERP programs were implemented for retention purposes, to provide an appropriate retirement benefit based on earnings over their period of service, and to align IGM’s compensation of its most senior executives with current market norms in this regard. The main provisions of these programs are described in more detail in the section entitled “Retirement Plan Benefits” below.
[E] Group Insurance Benefits
IGM offers medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage to the NEOs.
[F] Executive Perquisites
IGM currently provides a limited number of perquisites to its NEOs which are reasonable and competitive.
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Overview of 2021 Performance
[G] Employee Share Purchase Plan
IGM offers an Employee Share Purchase Plan under which participants can purchase shares of IGM through payroll deductions. Under the Employee Share Purchase Plan, employees of IG Wealth Management and its subsidiaries can contribute up to a maximum percentage of salary or a maximum dollar amount within a calendar year, depending on length of service. The highest contribution limit for employees (those with 10 years or more of service) is 7% of salary or $5,600 in a calendar year. Employees of Mackenzie Investments and its subsidiaries can contribute up to a maximum of 5% of their salary and there is no dollar limit within a calendar year. IGM makes a contribution equal to 50% of the participant’s contribution, subject to a vesting period of 24 months following the date of the contribution.
Overview of 2021 Performance
Financial Performance
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All-time record-high EPS of $4.08; up 28% from last year
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Record-high AUM&A of $277.1 billion
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Record-high annual flows across IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments: IGM total net flows of $8.7 billion; IG Wealth Management net flows of $3.7 billion; and Mackenzie Investments net fund sales of $5.4 billion
Strategic Metrics
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Client and Advisor Engagement
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IG Wealth Management increased client engagement as assessed through Gallup’s client engagement survey.
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Mackenzie Investments continues to maintain its industry leading status for both mutual funds and ETFs as assessed by the Environics Advisor Perception Study.
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Employee Experience
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Employee experience as assessed by frequent employee pulse and engagement surveys places IGM in the top quartile against industry peers and indicates that we are doing a great job supporting our employees with engaging and challenging work opportunities and supporting them personally with resources that provide support while we continued to work remotely in 2021 due to COVID-19.
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IG Wealth Management recognized among Canada’s top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. (“Mediacorp”).
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Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel recognized among the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp.
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Strategic Business Priorities
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IGM named one of the top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year.
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IG Wealth Management delivered strong advisor platform enhancements including new virtual desktop and Captinel tool along with enhanced programs including the Advisor Portal, Digital forms, and Conquest.
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Mackenzie Investments continued focus on growth and business development expanding our investment in ChinaAMC through the acquisition of 13.9% stake from Power Corporation, the creation of Betterworld investment boutique and associated product offerings, and the launch of new innovative products with Northleaf: (i) Private Credit Fund; (ii) Infrastructure Fund; (iii) Interval Fund.
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Performance Results for 2021 Short-Term Incentive and Medium-Term Incentive
Based on the strong performance of all operating companies in 2021, IGM’s results relative to our financial and strategic targets for the annual short-term incentive and the PSU performance multiple to be applied to the vested 2019 PSU grant were reviewed and assessed by the Human Resources Committee.
The financial and strategic results for the short-term incentive will be applied to the respective incentive component based on the weighting that applies to each NEO. These incentive results will be added to the results of their individual objectives for the total 2021 short-term incentive.
2021 STIP Corporate Performance Metrics
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|Results as % of Target|
|Financial Metrics|Strategic Metrics|Named Executives|
|IGM Financial Inc.|[[1]]|129.25%|158.34%|Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. Gould, Mr. Dibden|
|IG Wealth Management|[[2]]|115.00%|150.00%|Mr. Murchison|
|Mackenzie Investments|[[2]]|143.51%|166.67%|Mr. McInerney|
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[1] Financial and strategic objectives for Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. Gould and Mr. Dibden are weighted 50% on the performance of Mackenzie Investments and 50% on the performance of IG Wealth Management.
[2] For Mr. Murchison and Mr. McInerney, the strategic and financial objectives are weighted 100% on the company they oversee.
The performance multiple, based on performance during the vesting period of 2019, 2020 and 2021, will be applied to the vested 2019 PSU grant and all applicable dividends for each of the participating NEOs.
PSU Performance Multiple for the vested 2019 PSU Grant
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|Results as % of Target|
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|IGM Financial Inc.|117%|Mr. Gould, Mr. Dibden|[[1]]|
|IG Wealth Management|110%|Mr. Murchison|[[2]]|
|Mackenzie Investments|124%|Mr. McInerney|[[3]]|
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[1] The PSU multiple for Mr. Gould and Mr. Dibden is weighted 50% on the performance of Mackenzie Investments and 50% on the performance of IG Wealth Management.
[2] The PSU multiple for Mr. Murchison is 118% based on the blended performance of Mackenzie Investments for the period January 1, 2019 through September 13, 2020, and IG Wealth Management for the period September 14, 2020 through December 31, 2021, for time spent in the roles of Executive Vice-President, Head of Retail of Mackenzie Investments and President and CEO of IG Wealth Management, respectively.
[3] The PSU multiple for Mr. McInerney is based entirely on the performance of Mackenzie Investments.
CEO Compensation
As President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and a member of the Board, Mr. O’Sullivan has overall responsibility for IGM including its strategic investments and subsidiaries Mackenzie Investments, IG Wealth Management, and Investment Planning Counsel. Mr. O’Sullivan joined IGM in this position on September 14, 2020.
Mr. O’Sullivan is focused on ensuring the successful execution of IGM’s strategic priorities resulting in strong performance and a direct link to increased shareholder returns and furthering IGM’s position in our communities as a Caring Company.
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2021 Performance
Corporate Performance
- IGM had strong performance in 2021 under Mr. O’Sullivan’s leadership. For further details, see sections entitled “Growing Shareholder Value” at page 5 and “Overview of 2021 Performance” at page 47.
Individual
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Leading culture change, shifting from business transformation to enterprise growth and effectiveness.
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Identifying and building new M&A partnership opportunities that advance IGM’s strategic direction and accelerate growth potential within the Power Corporation group of companies.
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Provided expense management discipline and held the senior executive team accountable for achieving the target, contributing to strong financial results.
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Championed leadership structure changes and recognition of internal talent, resulting in reinvigoration of the business, strengthened succession plans and high leader engagement.
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Communicated effectively with all stakeholders resulting in increased media availability and endorsement from the analyst community.
Total Direct Compensation
Mr. O’Sullivan’s 2021 target total direct compensation amount, which did not change from 2020, takes into consideration the global scope and complexity of his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, what our peers pay for similar roles and what other senior executives at IGM are paid. The Board believes that Mr. O’Sullivan’s 2021 target is appropriate, and that the pay mix emphasizes the focus on IGM’s long-term performance and aligns with the shareholder experience. The table below shows the total direct compensation the Board approved for Mr. O’Sullivan for 2021, based on the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee.
Mr. O’Sullivan’s 2021 short-term incentive was 151% of target reflecting his strong contributions.
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| Actual Target |
Actual Target |
| Base salary $359,231[1] $1,200,000 Total variable compensation $2,702,512 $4,200,000 Cash $702,512 $1,800,000 Deferred $2,000,000[2] $2,400,000 Total direct compensation $3,061,743 $5,400,000 |
$1,200,000 $1,200,000 $3,920,280 $4,200,000 $2,720,280 $1,800,000 $1,200,000[3] $2,400,000 $5,120,280 $5,400,000 |
[1] Reflects Mr. O’Sullivan’s salary earned in 2020 based on his hire date of September 14, 2020.
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[2] Represents pro-rated PSU award of $400,000, a 2020 pro-rated stock option award of $400,000 and the 2021 annual stock option award of $1,200,000 granted at the same time.
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[3] Represents the 2021 PSU grant of $1,200,000 only. Mr. O’Sullivan’s 2021 stock option grant was awarded at the time of hire in September 2020. Future stock option grants will occur at the same time as LTIP awards are made, typically in February.
Equity Ownership
Mr. O’Sullivan as well as other select senior executives are required to hold equity in IGM to align their interests with those of our shareholders, to promote prudent risk taking, and to encourage proper succession. Mr. O’Sullivan’s equity ownership requirement as the President and CEO of IGM is five times base salary. He has five years from his hire date of September 14, 2020, to achieve this requirement.
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The information below outlines Mr. O’Sullivan’s equity ownership levels as of December 31, 2021.
| The information below outlines Mr. O’Sullivan’s equity ownership levels as of December 31, 2021. | |
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| As a Multiple of | On Track to Meet |
| Common Shares DSUs PSUs Total Value[1] Base Salary |
Ownership Requirement |
| $840,168 $214,684 $2,238,213 $3,293,065 2.7 |
Yes |
[1] Values are based on the higher of the grant price or $45.62, the closing price of IGM’s Common Shares on the TSX on December 31, 2021.
Refer to Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements for Senior Executives on page 54 for more information.
CEO Compensation Lookback
The CEO lookback table compares compensation awarded to the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM in each of the last five years to the actual value of that compensation as at December 31, 2021.
The actual value includes the realized and realizable value of the awards granted each year as at December 31, 2021:
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Realized value: cash compensation paid for the year, including salary, annual incentive (earned for the year but paid in the following year), payouts of restricted share units and performance share units that have vested, and gains realized from stock options exercised
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Realizable value: the value of restricted share units and performance share units that have not vested, and outstanding stock options that were in-the-money.
The table reflects compensation for Mr. Jeff Carney, former President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, for 2017 to 2020, and Mr. James O’Sullivan for 2020 and 2021.
The table also compares the actual value to the CEO of each $100 of compensation awarded each year to the value earned by shareholders over the same period. We have indexed these values at $100 to provide a meaningful comparison.
The table illustrates that the average value for shareholders has exceeded that of CEO compensation over the five-year period.
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| Total Direct | (Realizable) as at | |||
| Compensation | December 31, | |||
| Year | Awarded[1] | 2021[2] | IGM CEO[3] Period |
Shareholder[4] |
| 2017 2018 2019 2020[5] 2021[6] |
$5,492,000 $6,878,000 $7,253,000 $8,818,000 $5,270,000 |
$5,926,000 $7,651,000 $10,640,000 $15,481,000 $5,693,000 |
$108 Dec. 31, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2021 $111 Dec. 31, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2021 $147 Dec. 31, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2021 $176 Dec. 31, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2021 $108 Dec. 31, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2021 |
$160 $132 $176 $138 $139 |
| $125 Average |
$149 |
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[1] Includes salary, Board fees, short-term incentive plan award, and the value of the options and share-based awards on the date of grant.
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[2] Includes salary, Board fees, short term incentive plan award, the value of share-based awards at the earlier of the payout date and December 31, 2021, and “in the money” value of options based on the share price as of December 31, 2021.
[3] Represents the realizable value for each $100 awarded in direct compensation for the year of service.
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[4] Represents the value of $100 investment in shares made on the first trading day of the period indicated, including reinvested dividends.
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[5] Mr. Carney resigned from his position as director of IGM and President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and IG Wealth Management as at September 14, 2020 due to health reasons. Mr. O’Sullivan was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM on September 14, 2020. While the total direct compensation reflects the pro-rated compensation for their respective time in role in 2020, the 2020 grants reflect a full-year amount for Mr. Carney and a pro-rated grant for Mr. O’Sullivan plus his 2021 Stock Option grant received in advance per his employment contract.
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[6] Amounts reflected for Mr. O’Sullivan exclude the 2021 Stock Option grant received in advance in 2020. Effective 2021, short-term incentive includes an EPS Growth Bonus based on the combined results of EPS Growth and IGM STIP Financial results.
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The Human Resources Committee and Compensation Governance
The Human Resources Committee and Compensation Governance
The members of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc.’s Human Resources Committees are Messrs. Claude Généreux (Chair), Marc A. Bibeau, Marcel R. Coutu, André Desmarais, R. Jeffrey Orr and Mses. Sharon MacLeod and Susan McArthur.
In addition to their general business background, senior management experience and involvement with other companies (see biographical information under “Election of Directors” above), the majority of the Human Resources Committee members have many years of experience on the Human Resources Committee or on the compensation committees of other companies. The following is a description of the direct experience of each of the members of the Human Resources Committee that is relevant to his or her responsibilities in executive compensation. Through the positions described below, the members of the Human Resources Committee have been involved in the design, implementation or oversight of compensation programs within the financial services industry or other sectors. The members of the Human Resources Committee draw upon this experience, as well as the skills gained with this experience, to enable the Human Resources Committee to make decisions on the suitability of IGM’s compensation policies and practices.
Mr. Claude Généreux is Executive Vice-President of Power Corporation. He has been Chair of the Human Resources Committees of IGM, IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Inc., Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life and Empower Retirement since May 2016, and Putnam since June 2016. He has been a member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Governance Committee of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert since September 2021. Prior to joining Power Corporation and Power Financial, Mr. Généreux spent 28 years at McKinsey where he held various leadership positions, including Senior Partner on the Global Partner Evaluation and Election Committees. He also led global advanced degree recruiting for more than five years and contributed to developing, in partnership with INSEAD, a global mini MBA training program for all non-MBA recruits. He also serves on the Human Resources Committee of McGill University.
Mr. R. Jeffrey Orr is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial and has been a member of the Human Resources Committee of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. since August 2005. From August 2005 up until May 2016, Mr. Orr served as the Chair of the Human Resources Committee of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. Mr. Orr has also been a member of the Human Resources Committees of Empower Retirement since June 2005, Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life since May 2006 and Putnam since January 2008. Mr. Orr previously sat on the compensation committee of Investment Planning Counsel Inc. from July 2005 to May 2011. He has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and has held a number of senior executive positions within this sector, including his present position with Power Corporation, President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM from May 2001 to May 2005, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Vice-Chairman, Investment Banking Group, Bank of Montreal from May 1999 to April 2001, and various other senior executive positions with BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. or its predecessors from 1985 to 1999.
Mr. Marc A. Bibeau is President and CEO of Beauward Real Estate Inc. (“Beauward”), a privately owned company which develops, leases and operates real estate properties. Mr. Bibeau has over 25 years of experience in supervising human resources and compensation as the CEO of Beauward, including creation of a human resources department and responsibility for supervising the implementation of new or improved human resources processes such as insurance plans, performance appraisals and company policies.
Mr. Marcel R. Coutu is the former Chairman of Syncrude Canada Ltd. and is past President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Oil Sands Limited. He has served on the Human Resources Committees of Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life since May 2009, Power Corporation since May 2012, and IGM since May 2014. Mr. Coutu has served on the management resources and compensation committee of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. since August 2014, and also served on the pension and compensation committee of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Board from June 2006 until July 2014.
Mr. André Desmarais is Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation and Power Financial. He has served as a member of the Human Resources Committees of IGM and Mackenzie Inc. since they were established in April 2003 and IG Wealth Management since it was
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established in April 2004. Mr. Desmarais has also been a member of the Human Resources Committees of Empower Retirement and Great-West Lifeco since May 2003, Canada Life since July 2003, and Putnam since January 2008. Mr. Desmarais has over 35 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Power Corporation in 1983, he has held a number of senior executive positions with the Power Group of companies and served on many boards of directors.
Ms. Sharon MacLeod also serves as a member of the Human Resources Committee of Power Corporation. Ms. MacLeod also has over 20 years of experience within Unilever, where she held the executive positions of Global Brand Vice-President, North American Vice-President of Personal Care, and Vice-President of Unilever Canada. Ms. MacLeod has served on the executive boards responsible for human resources policies, performance management, compensation strategies, allocations and adjustments for Unilever North America and Global Unilever Personal Care. In addition, she served on the Unilever North America Diversity and Inclusion Board, and in 2008 founded Villa Leadership, an ongoing dedicated women’s development initiative for Unilever and the UN World Food Programme. She received Catalyst Canada Honours as a Business Leader championing Diversity and was recognized by WXN as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women as a Diversity leader. She is a graduate of Compensation Committees: New Challenges, New Solutions , Harvard Business School.
Ms. Susan McArthur is the former Managing Partner at GreenSoil Investments and has over 25 years of international and domestic investment banking experience. She was appointed as a member of the Human Resources Committee of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Inc. on November 2, 2017. Ms. McArthur recently chaired the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee, whose mandate focused on the future of work in Ontario post-COVID-19 pandemic. She has served as a member of the Human Resources Committees of Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life since May 2016. Ms. McArthur previously served on the human resources and governance committees of a number of public companies, including, most recently, First Capital Realty Inc., KP Tissue Inc. and Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund. She also spent one year as a recruiting professional in financial services and has completed the Institute of Corporate Directors course at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
In reviewing each NEO’s compensation for the year, the Human Resources Committee obtains the recommendations of the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and of Mackenzie Investments, as applicable for such compensation, together with their evaluation of the performance of each of the NEOs for the year.
The Human Resource Committee recognizes the importance of executive compensation decisions and is committed to apply prudent judgement in the review and approval of compensation programs and executive compensation that reflects the ability to deliver on strategic priorities and provide sustained value for shareholders.
Base salaries, annual incentive, stock option and share unit grants, and retirement benefits for the NEOs are determined by the Human Resources Committee, while the Chief Executive Officer of IGM’s base salary, annual incentive, stock option and share unit grants are recommended by the Human Resources Committee for approval by the Board. The long-term compensation component awarded in the form of stock options is determined and administered by the Human Resources Committee.
Annually, the Human Resources Committee reviews compensation for senior executives at the level of Executive Vice-President and above and for each of the NEOs, and assesses all performance criteria, evaluates performance, and actual compensation awards.
In 2021, neither Mercer (Canada) Limited (“Mercer”) nor any other compensation consultant was retained by IGM for the purpose of providing information to assess the competitiveness of the remuneration of the directors or the NEOs. Mercer provided other compensation-related services to IGM and certain of its subsidiaries. These services included compensation benchmarking, compensation disclosure practices, short-term incentive plan and performance share unit payout analysis. The Board and the Human Resources Committee were not required to pre-approve these services.
Fees paid to Mercer for the 2021 and 2020 financial years were as follows:
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If and as required by applicable securities legislation, fees paid to compensation consultants by IGM’s affiliates, Power Corporation, Power Financial, Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life are disclosed in their respective management proxy circulars.
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Compensation Risk Management
Compensation Risk Management
The Human Resources Committee periodically reviews and assesses IGM’s Compensation Program for risk. IGM’s policies and practices, outlined below, are aimed at ensuring compensation aligns with the short-, medium- and long-term interests of our shareholders and take into consideration regulatory guidance or practices provided by security regulators. Responsibilities include:
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identifying any policies and practices that could encourage inappropriate or excessive risk taking;
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identifying risks that may arise from the Compensation Program that may have a material adverse effect on IGM; and
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considering risk implications of the Compensation Program or any proposed changes to them.
It is the Human Resources Committee’s view that IGM’s Compensation Program does not encourage excessive or inappropriate risk taking. The Compensation Program mitigates risk by striking an appropriate balance between long-term, mid-term and short-term incentives and linking compensation to performance.
Performance measures included in the Compensation Program are balanced and designed to encourage achievement of individual objectives, execution of IGM’s strategic plans, and creation of long-term economic value for our shareholders. A significant portion of our executive compensation is equity-based and deferred, encouraging a focus on longer-term results and aligning the interests of IGM’s executives with those of our shareholders.
Hedging Equity-Based Compensation and Trading of Securities
The NEOs, as well as the directors of IGM, are subject to IGM’s Insider Trading and Reporting Policy (the “Insider Trading Policy”), which prohibits the sale, purchase or trading in the securities of IGM or any of its public affiliates without the prior approval of the Corporate Secretary of IGM. The Insider Trading Policy also prohibits NEOs and directors from using financial strategies (for example, short selling, buying or selling call or put options, or using other derivatives such as forwards contracts, equity swaps or exchange funds) to hedge or offset a decrease in the market value of equity securities (or equivalents such as DSUs, EDSUs, PSUs or RSUs, the value of which is derived from equity securities) of IGM or a subsidiary or any public affiliate of IGM. In addition, the Insider Trading Policy prohibits these individuals from making a “short sale” of securities of such issuers, or buying or selling any such securities with the intention of reselling or repurchasing them within a six-month period in expectation of a short-term rise or fall in the market price of the securities.
As discussed above, the value of a DSU is based on the value of the Common Share. The Director DSU Plan provides that no amount will be paid to, or in respect of, a director under the Director DSU Plan, or pursuant to any other arrangement, and no additional DSUs will be granted to the director, to compensate for a downward fluctuation in the price of Common Shares, nor will any other form of benefit be conferred upon, or in respect of, a director for such purpose. The Senior Executive Share Unit Plan contains similar restrictions for EDSUs granted under that plan.
Clawback Policy
The Clawback Policy applies to all executives of IGM or its subsidiaries holding positions at the level of Vice-President and higher. If an executive commits misconduct which includes fraud, theft, embezzlement or other serious misconduct, whether or not there is a financial restatement, or a financial restatement occurs whether or not the executive is at fault, the Board can, at its discretion, cancel all or a portion of the executive’s incentive or equity based awards or require repayment of all or a portion of any such awards if they have already been paid.
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Decision Making Process
Minimum Equity Ownership Requirements for Senior Executives
IGM has a policy that requires senior executives in specific roles to hold equity in IGM to align their interests with those of our shareholders, to promote prudent risk taking, and to encourage proper succession.
New in 2021, equity ownership requirements were extended beyond the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM to include additional select senior executives of IGM and its subsidiaries, recognizing that equity ownership principles apply to our other most senior executives. These executives have five years from the date they are appointed or promoted to the position to meet the requirement and are required to maintain their equity ownership for a period of one (1) year following voluntary termination or retirement, or two (2) years in the case of the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. DSUs, EDSUs, RSUs, PSUs, shares through the Employee Share Purchase Plan, Common Shares, and preferred shares that executives own personally all qualify to meet the guideline, but stock options do not. To assess the value of equity ownership we use the grant price or the market price on December 31 (whichever is higher) and assume a performance factor of 100% for PSUs. Shares held personally are valued at the market price on December 31.
The following table lists the specific equity ownership requirements by executive position.
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Equity Ownership Requirements
President and Chief Executive Officer, IGM Financial Inc. 5x base salary
President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Investments 4x base salary
President and Chief Executive Officer, IG Wealth Management 4x base salary
Chief Financial Officer, IGM Financial Inc. 3x base salary
IGM Financial Inc. Operating Committee Members (Executive Vice-Presidents) 1.5x base salary
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Details of the equity ownership status of the CEO are found on page 50.
Decision Making Process
The compensation process outlined below is used to determine compensation for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, NEOs and Executive Vice-Presidents. Management, the Human Resources Committee and the Board are involved throughout the process. The Human Resources Committee approves senior executive compensation and programs and makes recommendations to the Board for the compensation for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments, which compensation is ultimately approved by the Board of IGM.
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Annually, the Compensation Program is reviewed by the Human Resources Committee including the program design, compensation levels, compensation components, pay mix, and individual and corporate performance metrics and targets.
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The Human Resources Committee may seek input from an independent compensation advisor.
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Executive Compensation Benchmarking
To assist the Human Resources Committee in reviewing and setting executive compensation for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and the other NEOs, the committee considers pay levels at other Canadian organizations to ensure IGM’s program designs and pay levels remain market competitive. The market data also inform the discussion of the design of IGM’s overall compensation policies and programs.
Sources of market data and information include the following:
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Surveys conducted by external compensation consulting firms, as well as public disclosures in annual reports and proxy statements.
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Market data from a comparator group including banks, insurers, and asset management companies that represent IGM’s primary competitors for talent and business.
Beginning in 2022, the comparator group includes 19 companies in the financial and asset management industries that were selected because they are similar in size to IGM based on assets under management/advisement (e.g., half to 2x that of IGM) or have similar business scope and composition (e.g., banks and insurance companies) or because they are companies with which IGM competes for talent, which may include institutions that are smaller or larger than IGM. Given the varied size and scope of these companies, compensation levels within the peer group help to inform appropriate compensation levels for the CEO and the other NEOs versus making direct comparisons. The Human Resource Committee reviews compensation for comparable positions within the peer group, considering the relative performance and size of each institution, and the strategic importance of the role under review. The size of an organization plays a factor in pay. For example, we will not target pay at the same level as the largest financial institutions. The target compensation level for individual executives also reflects the executive’s experience, sustained performance in the role and future potential. The comparator group used for compensation purposes includes the following companies:
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AGF Management Limited Canadian Western Bank Laurentian Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada
Alberta Investment Management Corp CI Financial Manulife Sun LIfe Financial
Bank of Montreal Great-West LIfeco National Bank of Canada TD Bank
Bank of Nova Scotia IA Financial Group OMERS Corporation TMX Group Ltd.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Intact Financial Corporation Public Sector Pension Investment
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Set Performance Metrics and Targets
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Management makes recommendations to the Human Resources Committee for the corporate financial and strategic metrics and targets that apply to the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) programs. Consideration is given to the program to ensure it aligns to our compensation philosophy of pay for performance balancing rewards for strong performance with appropriately reduced rewards when targets are not met. The corporate metrics that apply to STIP and LTIP can be zero when performance does not meet minimum thresholds.
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The Human Resources Committee reviews the performance metrics and targets which are then reviewed and approved by the Board.
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Advisory Vote on Approach to Executive Compensation
Assess Performance
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At the end of the year, IGM’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer present the corporate results to the Human Resources Committee.
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Management makes recommendation for payout levels for the corporate metrics that apply to the short-term incentive plan as well as the performance component of the performance share units in the long-term incentive plan.
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Compensation recommendations for senior executives, which includes executives at the level of Executive Vice-President and above, are reviewed and approved by the Human Resources Committee, with the recommendations for Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. McInerney and Mr. Murchison’s compensation presented to the Board for approval.
Finalize Compensation
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During sessions held without management, the Human Resources Committee and the Board discuss compensation for Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. McInerney, Mr. Murchison and all executive leadership team members.
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The Board exercises independent judgement when making final compensation decisions.
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Incentive awards and other compensation adjustments if applicable are paid as soon as possible following Board approval.
Refer to pages 49–50 for details of compensation decisions for the CEO. Compensation details for all NEOs are found in the Summary Compensation Table.
Advisory Vote on Approach to
Executive Compensation
The Board is committed to continually enhancing its corporate governance practices and believes that shareholders should have the opportunity to fully understand the objectives, philosophy and principles IGM has used in its approach to executive compensation. A detailed discussion of IGM’s executive compensation program is set out under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” starting on page 40 of this circular. In line with corporate governance best practices in respect of executive compensation, commonly known as “Say-on-Pay,” the Board has determined to provide shareholders with an annual advisory vote on IGM’s approach to executive compensation commencing at the Meeting.
At the Meeting, shareholders are being asked to consider and, if appropriate, approve the following resolution (the “Say-on-Pay Resolution”). The Board recommends that you vote FOR our approach to executive compensation.
“RESOLVED THAT on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board, the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Management Proxy Circular dated February 18, 2022 delivered in advance of the annual meeting of shareholders on May 6, 2022.”
If you do not specify in your form of proxy or voting instruction form how you want to vote your shares and do not appoint a different proxyholder, the persons named in the form will vote FOR the resolution.
The purpose of the “Say-on-Pay” advisory vote is to provide appropriate director accountability to the shareholders for the Board’s compensation decisions by giving shareholders a formal opportunity to provide their views on the disclosed objectives of the executive compensation plans, and on the plans themselves. While shareholders will provide their collective advisory vote, the directors of IGM remain fully responsible for their compensation decisions and are not relieved of these responsibilities by a positive advisory vote by shareholders. As this is an advisory vote, the results will not be binding upon the Board. However, the Board will take the results of the vote into account, as appropriate, when considering future compensation decisions.
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Performance Graph
The following performance graph shows the yearly change in the cumulative total shareholder return on the Common Shares compared with the S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and the Canadian Asset Manager Peers over the five-year period ended December 31, 2021. The Canadian Asset Manager Peers includes all Canadian publicly traded asset managers with a market capitalization of at least $250 million at the end of the period.
The year-end values of each investment are based on share appreciation plus dividends paid in cash, with the dividends reinvested on the date they were paid. The calculations exclude trading commissions and taxes. Total shareholder returns from each investment, whether measured in dollars or percentage terms, may be calculated from the year-end investment values shown in the graph.
Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return[[1]]
IGM Financial Inc. S&P/TSX Index Canadian Asset Manager Peers
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| IGM Financial Inc. $100 $122 $91 $116 $115 $160 |
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| Canadian Asset Manager Peers $100 $109 $75 $95 $85 $130 |
[1] Assuming $100 investment on December 31, 2016. IGM Financial Inc. calculation assumes dividends are reinvested on payment date. S&P/TSX Index and Canadian Asset Manager Peers are market capitalization-weighted and calculated using Bloomberg total return data.
The trend of NEOs’ total compensation has been compared with the trend of IGM’s shareholder return over the five-year period ending on December 31, 2021. Historically such comparison has shown that the trend of NEOs’ total compensation has generally been consistent with the trend of cumulative value earned by IGM’s shareholders. As at December 31, 2021, IGM’s total return to shareholders exceeded the total return generated by Canadian Asset Management Peers over the five-year period. IGM’s determination of executive compensation is based upon the policies and procedures set out in the section entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
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Cost of Management Ratio
The Cost of Management Ratio expresses total compensation for the NEOs disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table as a percentage of IGM’s adjusted net earnings available to common shareholders. In 2021, this ratio improved as a result of positive earnings momentum.
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20.9 24.7[2] 22.3 |
971.2 762.9 763.9 |
2.15% 3.24% 2.92% |
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[1] Total NEO compensation includes base salary, share- and option-based awards, annual incentive plans, pension value and other compensation disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table. While the composition of the NEOs may change year-over year, the included individuals served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, the Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of IGM, and the three other most highly compensated executive officers of IGM or its subsidiaries, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
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[2] In September 2020, President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, Jeff Carney, retired for health reasons and James O’Sullivan was appointed to the position. NEO compensation for 2020 therefore includes the six highest paid executives for this one year.
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[3] Adjusted net earnings available to common shareholders are non-IFRS financial measures which are used to provide management and investors with additional measures to assess earnings performance. These non-IFRS financial measures do not have standard meanings prescribed by IFRS and may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
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Statement of Executive Compensation
Statement of Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The Summary Compensation Table below discloses the total compensation paid, awarded or earned by the NEOs.
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| James O’Sullivan President and Chief Executive Ofcer, IGM Financial Inc.[9] 2021 1,200,000 2020 359,231 Luke Gould Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Ofcer, IGM Financial Inc. 2021 500,000 2020 450,000 2019 425,000 Barry McInerney President and Chief Executive Ofcer, Mackenzie Investments 2021 1,056,000 2020 1,056,000 2019 1,056,000 Damon Murchison President and Chief Executive Ofcer, IG Wealth Management[10] 2021 800,000 2020 572,596 2019 450,000 Mike Dibden Chief Operating Ofcer, IGM Financial Inc. 2021 475,000 2020 475,000 2019 461,667 |
1,275,000 422,243 525,000 236,250 253,750 1,425,600 1,425,600 918,720 800,000 456,667 236,250 407,313 407,313 373,013 |
NIL[4] 1,600,000 225,000 101,250 108,729 924,000 924,000 612,419 800,000 314,167 101,250 163,331 162,164 148,853 |
2,720,280 702,512 840,995 801,767 556,960 2,652,173 2,842,320 2,393,920 1,728,000 1,302,176 942,930 1,003,445 1,120,095 961,799 |
292,639 71,200 135,800 90,300 67,700 449,100 307,230 234,330 221,110 89,230 37,100 58,610 53,930 52,530 |
114,606 30,953 12,861 41,713 12,672 63,587 61,931 1,524,319 8,742 14,820 16,739 23,110 21,551 601,049 |
5,602,525 3,186,139 2,239,656 1,721,280 1,424,811 6,570,460 6,617,081 6,739,708 4,357,852 2,749,656 1,784,269 2,130,809 2,240,053 2,598,911 |
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[1] Base salaries for all NEOs are reviewed annually and set as of January 1st, except for the salary of the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments, which are set as of May 1st. Salary amounts shown reflect actual salary paid. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for further details regarding base salaries for all NEOs and any adjustments made for the 2021 calendar year.
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[2] For all NEOs, the values shown include the fair value of awards made under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. For consistency with the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan, the grant date fair value of these awards was determined by multiplying the number of units awarded on the grant date by the market value of each share unit as determined in accordance with the terms of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. The grant date fair value used for compensation purposes is the same as accounting fair value as of the grant date. The value of share-based awards shown for Mr. O’Sullivan in 2021 includes the amount of $75,000, and in 2020 includes the amount of $22,243, representing the portion of the Annual Board Retainer paid to Mr. O’Sullivan as a director of IGM that, under the Director DSU Plan, is required to be paid in DSUs. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for a description of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. The value shown for Mr. Gould includes $30,625 for a special share grant made on May 15, 2019 representing an adjustment to his May 16, 2018 grant.
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[3] The grant date fair value, for compensation purposes, of options awarded by IGM to Messrs. O’Sullivan, Gould, McInerney, Murchison and Dibden in 2021 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The valuation methodology applied reflects a fair and reasonable estimation of the options’ compensation value that IGM intended to provide to the NEOs. The compensation fair value is determined based on the following assumptions: the full option term of 10 years, an expected volatility of 25.0%, a dividend yield of 5.25%, and a risk-free interest rate of 0.9%. The compensation fair value for options awarded by IGM to the NEOs in 2021 was 10% of the exercise price. The grant date fair value, for accounting purposes, of the options granted in 2021 to the NEOs was determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Accounting fair value is different from compensation fair value because different assumptions were used. Accounting fair value is determined based on the following assumptions: an expected life of 7 years, a 7-year expected volatility of 23.0%, an average dividend yield of 6.45%, and an average risk-free interest rate of 1.29%. The accounting fair value for options awarded by IGM to Messrs. O’Sullivan, Gould, McInerney, Murchison and Dibden in 2021 was 7.7% of the exercise price. The 2019 value shown for Mr. Gould includes $13,111 for a special option grant award made on May 15, 2019 representing an adjustment to his May 16, 2018 grant.
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Statement of Executive Compensation
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[4] Mr. O’Sullivan was not granted any stock options during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The 2020 value shown for Mr. O’Sullivan includes a pro-rated stock option grant for 2020 in the amount of $400,000 and a special option grant in the amount of $1,200,000, representing his full 2021 stock option grant awarded in advance as a condition of his employment.
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[5] Includes Board fees for services as a director of IGM for Mr. O’Sullivan (other than the portion required to be paid in DSUs under the Director DSU Plan, which is included under the “Share-Based Awards” column), amounts contributed by IGM or its subsidiaries to supplement contributions by employees to acquire shares under IGM’s Employee Share Purchase Plan, taxable benefits or contributions with respect to Mr. Gould under the IG Wealth Management Executive Group Insurance Plan, and taxable benefits or contributions to Messrs. O’Sullivan, McInerney, Murchison and Dibden for other insurance, as applicable.
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[6] For 2021, the value of perquisites and other personal benefits for each NEO is less than the reportable threshold of $50,000 or 10% of the amount of total salary.
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[7] Disclosure for Mr. O’Sullivan includes $75,000 in 2021 and $22,243 in 2020 in Board Fees earned, of which Mr. O’Sullivan elected to receive $75,000 in 2021 and $18,750 in 2020 in the form of DSUs under the Director DSU Plan.
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[8] Disclosure for Mr. McInerney and Mr. Dibden includes payments they received in 2019 to offset compensation they forfeited as a result of them changing employers in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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[9] Mr. O’Sullivan was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM Financial Inc. on September 14, 2020.
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[10] Mr. Murchison was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management on September 14, 2020. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Murchison acted as Executive Vice-President, Head of Retail of Mackenzie Investments since January 1, 2018.
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Statement of Executive Compensation
Incentive Plan Awards
The table below shows information, award-by-award, on all unexercised options at IGM’s financial year end of December 31, 2021 for the NEOs. Pursuant to the option awards, subject to applicable vesting restrictions, the NEOs have the right to acquire Common Shares of IGM under IGM’s Stock Option Plan. The table also shows, for applicable NEOs, the number and market or payout value of unvested share units, and market or payout value of vested share units held as at December 31, 2021.
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Option-Based Awards [[1]] Share-Based Awards
Market or
Market or Payout Value
Number of Value of Payout Value of Vested
Securities Value of Options Number of of Share Share Units
Underlying Option Option Unexercised Exercised Share Units Units Not Paid
Unexercised Exercise Expiration In-the-Money During That Have That Have Out or
Options Price Date Options [[2]] the Year [[3]] Not Vested [[4]] Not Vested [[5]] Distributed [[6]]
Name [#] [$] [yyyy/mm/dd] [$] [$] [#] [$] [$]
James O’Sullivan 502,200 [[7]] 31.85 2030/09/20 6,915,294 49,062 2,238,208 214,688
Luke Gould 17,580 45.56 2022/03/01 1,055 30,068 1,371,702 NIL
3,150 44.73 2023/02/20 2,804
2,635 53.81 2024/02/26 NIL
3,405 43.97 2025/02/25 5,618
4,545 34.88 2026/02/24 48,813
25,055 41.74 2027/02/22 97,213
13,665 39.29 2028/02/21 86,499
2,625 38.91 2028/05/15 17,614
27,885 34.29 2029/02/20 315,937
3,555 [[8]] 36.88 2029/05/14 31,071
26,195 38.65 2030/02/26 182,579
64,265 35.01 2031/02/24 681,852
Barry McInerney 651,070 36.86 2026/08/15 5,703,373 119,884 5,469,108 NIL
37,300 41.74 2027/02/22 144,724
137,500 39.29 2028/02/21 870,375
178,600 34.29 2029/02/20 2,023,538
239,000 38.65 2030/02/26 1,665,830
263,900 35.01 2031/02/24 2,799,979
Damon 26,670 43.97 2025/02/25 44,006 46,045 2,100,573 NIL
Murchison
5,880 34.88 2026/02/24 63,151
5,670 41.74 2027/02/22 22,000
23,425 39.29 2028/02/21 148,280
29,525 34.29 2029/02/20 334,518
27,650 38.65 2030/02/26 192,721
65,000 31.85 2030/09/20 895,050
228,500 35.01 2031/02/24 2,424,385
Mike Dibden 49,815 39.29 2028/02/21 315,329 36,683 1,673,478 NIL
43,410 34.29 2029/02/20 491,835
41,955 38.65 2030/02/26 292,426
46,650 35.01 2031/02/24 494,957
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[1] See “Equity Compensation Plans” for description of IGM’s Stock Option Plan and the vesting criteria that may apply.
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[2] Calculated based on the closing price of $45.62 per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021. In accordance with regulatory requirements, this amount includes value for unvested (non-exercisable) options as well as vested (exercisable) options.
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[3] There were no options exercised by the NEOs this year.
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[4] Refers to share units awarded under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan, including share units received in respect of dividend equivalents payable on share units. Amounts may include EDSUs, PSUs or RSUs. PSUs may be elected to be received as either PSUs, EDSUs or a combination of both. As at December 31, 2021, Damon Murchison elected to receive 50% PSU grant in EDSUs. All NEOs elected to receive their 2021 PSU grant entirely as PSUs. Elections may vary year to year. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for a description of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan.
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[5] Refers to market value of share units awarded under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. Calculated based on the closing price of $45.62 per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021. Awards under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan are generally subject to three-year performance vesting criteria under which share units may vest at a rate of 0–150%, except for RSUs which are only subject to time vesting criteria. For the purposes of this disclosure, a vesting rate of 100% has been assumed. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for a description of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan.
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[6] For Mr. O’Sullivan, the amount disclosed includes DSUs received under the Director DSU Plan. Calculated based on the closing price of $45.62 per Common Share on the TSX as of December 31, 2021.
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[7] For Mr. O’Sullivan, this includes stock options granted on September 21, 2020 including a pro-rated stock option grant in the amount of 125,500 options and an advance of his 2021 stock option grant in the amount of 376,700 options.
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[8] For Mr. Gould, an additional 3,555 securities underlying unexercised options were granted on May 15, 2019 at an option exercise price of $36.88 representing an adjustment to his May 16, 2018 grant.
Incentive Plan Awards – Value Vested or Earned During the Year
The following table summarizes for each of the NEOs: (1) the aggregate value of vested options that would have been realized if options under IGM’s Stock Option Plan had been exercised on the day that they vested during the financial year ended December 31, 2021; (2) the aggregate value of vested share units awarded under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan on the day they vested during the financial year ended December 31, 2021; and (3) all non-equity incentive plan compensation earned during the financial year ended December 31, 2021.
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| Option-Based Awards – | Share-Based Awards – | Compensation – | |
| Value Vested During the Year[1] | Value Vested During the Year[2] | Value Earned During the Year[3] | |
| Name | [$] | [$] | [$] |
| James O’Sullivan Luke Gould Barry McInerney Damon Murchison Mike Dibden |
1,447,340 13,962 982,458 191,144 5,556 |
NIL 128,350 862,112 159,492 243,176 |
2,720,280 840,995 2,652,173 1,728,000 1,003,445 |
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[1] As options were not necessarily exercised during the year or exercised on the applicable vesting date by the NEOs, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect amounts realized by the NEOs during the year ended December 31, 2021.
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[2] Consists of share units awarded under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan that vested during the financial year ended December 31, 2021, including any additional share units awarded as a result of the application of the performance measure applicable under the terms of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan on the vesting date, but does not include share units received as dividend equivalents. Calculated by multiplying the number of vested share units by the market value as determined under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” for more information about settlement of vested share units under the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan.
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[3] Consists of an annual incentive earned in the financial year ended December 31, 2021 shown under “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation – Annual Incentive Plans” in the Summary Compensation Table.
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Statement of Executive Compensation
Equity Compensation Plans
The only compensation plan under which equity securities of IGM are authorized for issuance is IGM’s Stock Option Plan. The following table sets forth, as at December 31, 2021, information regarding the Stock Option Plan.
| Number of Securities Remaining | |||
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| Number of Securities to Be | Weighted-Average | Available for Future Issuance | |
| Issued Upon Exercise of | Exercise Price of | Under Stock Option Plan (excluding | |
| Outstanding Options | Outstanding Options | securities in column [A]) | |
| Plan | [A] | [B] | [C] |
| Stock Option Plan approved by shareholders | 11,712,164 | $39.36 | 7,318,234 |
To provide a long-term compensation component, certain officers, employees and key associates of IGM and its subsidiaries participate in IGM’s Stock Option Plan. This plan was approved by shareholders on April 27, 1995, and amendments to the number of shares available for issuance under the Stock Option Plan was approved by shareholders on April 26, 2002 and May 9, 2014.
A maximum of 33 million Common Shares, representing 13.8% of IGM’s outstanding Common Shares as at December 31, 2021, may be issued under the Stock Option Plan. As at December 31, 2021, 13,969,602 Common Shares, representing 5.8% of IGM’s outstanding Common Shares, had been issued under the Stock Option Plan. Not more than 5% of the outstanding Common Shares may be reserved for issuance to any one person under the Stock Option Plan.
The table below summarizes the overhang, dilution and burn rate in respect of the Stock Option Plan for the past three years.
| Number of Options | ||
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| Outstanding as at | Stock Options as a % of | |
| December 31, 2021 | Outstanding Common Shares | |
| Description | 2021 | 2020 2019 |
| Overhang Options outstanding and options that are available to grant[1] 19,030,398 Dilution Options outstanding[1] 11,712,164 Burn Rate The number of options granted each year[2] 1,648,345 |
7.9% 4.9% 0.7% |
8.6% 8.6% 5.0% 4.4% 0.9% 0.6% |
[1] Overhang and dilution are expressed as a percentage of outstanding Common Shares as at December 31st of the applicable fiscal year.
[2] Burn rate is expressed as a percentage of a daily weighted average of outstanding Common Shares for the applicable fiscal year.
The granting of options is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Stock Option Plan, and any additional terms and conditions fixed by the Human Resources Committee, in its discretion, at the time of the grant. The Human Resources Committee determines the number of Common Shares to be covered by each such option grant and sets the exercise price of the options, but under no circumstances can it be less than the weighted average trading price per Common Share on the TSX for the five trading days preceding the date of the grant. The options are granted for a period of not more than 10 years.
The vesting conditions for options granted under the Stock Option Plan are determined by the Human Resources Committee at the time of grant, in its discretion, and in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plan. In the event of the death of a participant, the period within which the options may be exercised is 24 months. In the event of the retirement of a participant, options must be exercised before the earlier of the date first established by the Human Resources Committee and five years after the date of retirement. Unless otherwise determined by the Human Resources Committee, options terminate upon the earlier of the date first established by the Human Resources Committee and (a) 12 months from termination of employment other than by reason of death, retirement or dismissal for fraud, willful fault or neglect; (b) the date of termination of employment by reason of dismissal for fraud, willful fault or neglect; and (c) the date of termination of employment in the case of an employee with less than one year’s service at the date of grant.
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Options are not assignable by participants otherwise than by will or pursuant to the laws of succession. IGM does not provide any financial assistance to participants to facilitate the purchase of Common Shares under the Stock Option Plan.
The Stock Option Plan provides that the number of Common Shares of IGM issuable to insiders (as defined under TSX rules for this purpose) at any time under options issued and outstanding pursuant to the Stock Option Plan and under any other security based compensation arrangements (also as defined under applicable TSX rules) shall not exceed in the aggregate 10% of IGM’s total issued and outstanding Common Shares; and that the number of Common Shares issued to insiders within any one-year period under options issued and outstanding pursuant to the Stock Option Plan and under any other security-based compensation arrangements of IGM shall not exceed in the aggregate 10% of IGM’s total issued and outstanding Common Shares.
The Stock Option Plan provides that:
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[A] If options granted under the Stock Option Plan would otherwise expire during a blackout period or within 10 business days of the end of such period, the expiry date of the option will be extended to the tenth business day following the end of the blackout period; and
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[B] The Board may at any time and from time to time amend, suspend, cancel or terminate the Stock Option Plan or an option granted under the Stock Option Plan in whole or in part, provided however that the Board may not, without approval by a majority of the votes cast by the holders of Common Shares present or represented by proxy at a meeting, make the following amendments to the Stock Option Plan or options granted under it:
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increasing the number of Common Shares that can be issued under the Stock Option Plan;
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reducing the option price of an outstanding option, including a cancellation and regrant of an option in conjunction therewith, constituting a reduction of the option price of the option;
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extending the term of any outstanding option;
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permitting the grant of an option with an expiry date of more than 10 years from the grant date;
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expanding the authority of the Board to permit assignability of options beyond that currently contemplated by the Stock Option Plan;
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adding to the categories of participants eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan;
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amending the Plan to provide for other types of compensation through equity issuance;
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increasing or deleting the percentage limit on shares issuable or issued to insiders under the Plan (being 10% of IGM’s total issued and outstanding Common Shares);
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increasing or deleting the percentage limit on shares reserved for issuance to any one person under the Plan (being 5% of IGM’s total issued and outstanding Common Shares); and
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amending the amendment provisions other than as permitted under TSX rules,
unless the change results from the application of the anti-dilution provisions of the Stock Option Plan. For greater certainty, IGM, under the authority of the Human Resources Committee, may (subject to protections for granted options) amend any term or condition of the Stock Option Plan or any option granted under the Stock Option Plan other than the matters listed above without the approval of the holders of Common Shares. Such amendments may include, for example, “housekeeping” amendments or amendments to meet regulatory requirements.
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Statement of Executive Compensation
Retirement Plan Benefits
[A] Defined Benefit Plans
Employees of IG Wealth Management or its subsidiaries hired prior to July 1, 2012, including those who are NEOs, are generally entitled to participate in the IGM Financial Inc. and Subsidiary and Affiliated Companies’ Employee Pension Plan (the “Defined Benefit Plan”). All permanent employees were required to join the Defined Benefit Plan after two years of continuous service.
Members of the Defined Benefit Plan generally contribute, by payroll deduction, an amount equal to 4.4% of the member’s Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan (“CPP/QPP”) earnings, plus 6% of earnings in excess of the member’s CPP/QPP earnings (as defined in the Defined Benefit Plan) to a maximum of $3,000 annually. Senior officer members of the Defined Benefit Plan, including those who are NEOs, are not required to contribute to the Defined Benefit Plan.
The Defined Benefit Plan provides for a pension on the member’s normal retirement date based on final average earnings (salary only), years of membership in the Defined Benefit Plan and final average CPP/QPP earnings. Normal retirement date is age 65 and final average earnings is the average of annual earnings over the best five years of the last nine years of employment; thus, the annual formula pension at retirement will be equal to 2% of final average earnings multiplied by years of membership minus an amount equal to 0.6% of final average CPP/QPP earnings multiplied by years of membership. The amounts provided by the Defined Benefit Plan are limited by the limits set by the Canada Revenue Agency from time to time. The Defined Benefit Plan provides for early retirement at age 60 without discount provided a member has at least 10 years of employment and at age 55 with discount.
Under the Defined Benefit Plan, IGM has the discretion to enter into a reciprocal agreement with any other employer in Canada, whose employees participate in a registered pension plan, to accept the prior service of an employee who transfers between them as eligible service under the new employer’s pension plan in exchange for a payment equal to the actuarial liability for benefits accumulated under the other employer’s pension plan.
IGM implemented a defined benefit supplementary executive retirement plan (the “Defined Benefit SERP”) on December 31, 2010 pursuant to which retirement benefits may become payable in addition to pension benefits payable under the Defined Benefit Plan to certain executive officers of IGM, or its subsidiaries, as may be designated from time to time. None of the current NEOs participate in the Defined Benefit SERP.
The following table presents information on the pension benefits offered under the Defined Benefit Plan to certain NEOs calculated as of December 31, 2021.
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| of Years of | of Defned | Non- | of Defned | ||||
| Credited | Beneft | Compensatory | Compensatory | Beneft | |||
| Service | Annual Benefts Payable [$] | Obligation[2] | Change[3] | Change[4] | Obligation[5] | ||
| Name | [#] | At Year End | At Age 65[1] | [$] | [$] | [$] | [$] |
| Luke Gould | 22.5 | 120,000 | 216,000 | 1,449,900 | 67,800 | (160,900) | 1,356,800 |
[1] Calculation of annual benefits at age 65 based on projected increase in maximum pension permitted under the Income Tax Act (Canada) of 2.5% per year.
[2] Method and assumptions used for calculations in this column are the same as used in IGM’s financial statements as at December 31, 2021.
[3] Includes current service cost.
[4] Includes change of assumptions, non-pay related expenses and increase in obligation due to interest rate variations.
[5] Method and assumptions used for calculations in this column are the same as used in IGM’s financial statements as at December 31, 2021.
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[B] Defined Contribution Plans
IGM implemented a defined contribution registered pension plan, called the Pension Plan for the Employees of Mackenzie Financial Corporation (the “Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan”), for selected senior officers of Mackenzie Investments on July 1, 2011, and implemented a similar plan, called the Defined Contribution Pension Plan for the Employees of Investors Group Inc. (the “IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan”), on July 1, 2012 (collectively referred to as the “Defined Contribution Plans”).
Certain of the NEOs participate in the Defined Contribution Plans. Eligible full-time employees may participate in the Defined Contribution Plans immediately on hire or promotion, and eligible part-time employees may participate after two years of continuous service provided certain conditions are met. Participation in the Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan is on a voluntary basis, while participation in the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan is mandatory after two years of service. Members of the Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan are no longer eligible to receive contributions to the Mackenzie Group RRSP Program (“Group RRSP”), although balances in the Group RRSP accumulated by the employee prior to joining the Mackenzie Defined Contribution Plan will continue to be invested in the Group RRSP until termination of employment. Under the terms of the Defined Contribution Plans, Mackenzie Investments or IG Wealth Management makes bi-monthly contributions to the member’s plan for an annual total amount equal to 11% of a member’s salary (or in the case of James O’Sullivan, Barry McInerney or Damon Murchison, 12% of salary and bonus, excluding special bonuses), subject to maximum contribution limits prescribed by applicable legislation. Voluntary contributions by a member are permitted if there is contribution room available after contribution by Mackenzie Investments or IG Wealth Management. Contributions are invested in one or more available investment options, as selected by the member, and investment income is allocated at least annually. The normal retirement age under the Defined Contribution Plans is 65 years old, and a member can elect an early retirement date up to 10 years before the normal retirement age. The value of a member’s account will be used to provide a retirement annuity on the retirement date.
On July 1, 2011, IGM implemented a defined contribution supplementary executive retirement plan (the “Mackenzie Defined Contribution SERP”) for select senior officers of Mackenzie Investments, and implemented a similar plan for the senior officers of IG Wealth Management (the “IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution SERP”) (both plans collectively referred to as the “Defined Contribution SERPs”).
Under the Defined Contribution SERPs, additional retirement benefits may become payable to members of the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plans. Under the terms of the Defined Contribution SERPs, Mackenzie Investments or IG Wealth Management notionally contributes to the member’s Defined Contribution SERP an amount equal to 11% of a member’s salary (or in the case of James O’Sullivan, Barry McInerney or Damon Murchison, 12% of salary and bonus, excluding special bonuses), less any contributions made to the Defined Contribution Plans. For the Defined Benefit Plan member, IG Wealth Management notionally contributes to the member’s Defined Contribution SERP an amount equal to 11% of the value of a member’s salary, reduced to exclude the value necessary for the accrual of benefits up to the Canada Revenue Agency limit in the Defined Benefit Plan from the calculation. Contributions are notionally invested in one or more available investment options, as selected by the member, and investment income is notionally allocated at least annually. Upon retirement, a member may be entitled to receive either a lump sum or payment over 10 years of amounts accumulated (US residents are only eligible to receive a lump sum) under the Defined Contribution SERP to the member’s credit. The eligible retirement age under the Defined Contribution SERPs is age 60 years with 30 years of service, or age 62 years with no service requirement, subject to Board discretion. Employees terminated before retirement are not entitled to benefits under the Defined Contribution SERPs.
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The following table presents information on the pension benefits offered under the Defined Contribution Plans and the Defined Contribution SERPs to certain NEOs calculated as of December 31, 2021.
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Accumulated Value at Start of Year Compensatory [[1]] Accumulated Value at Year End [[2]]
Name [$] [$] [$]
James O’Sullivan [[3]] 77,700 292,639 374,465
Luke Gould [[4]] 339,400 68,000 369,600
Barry McInerney 1,441,663 449,100 2,170,968
Damon Murchison 202,900 [[5]] 0 [[5]] 206,900 [[5]]
52,600 [[6]] 221,110 [[6]] 261,987 [[6]]
Mike Dibden 229,798 58,610 331,038
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[1] Amount represents employer contributions to each Named Executive Officer’s account under the Defined Contribution Plans and notional actuarial service cost under the Defined Contribution SERPs. Values are determined using the same assumptions and methods used for financial statement reporting purposes under the accounting principles used to prepare IGM’s financial statements.
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[2] Values determined using the same assumptions and methods used for financial statement reporting purposes under the accounting principles used to prepare IGM’s financial statements. Changes in assumptions from year to year may increase or reduce the accumulated value at the end of the year.
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[3] Mr. O’Sullivan was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM Financial Inc. on September 14, 2020.
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[4] These figures represent contributions on Mr. Gould’s behalf to the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution SERP. Mr. Gould also participates in the Defined Benefit Plan, and the contributions on his behalf for that plan are set out in the preceding page under the heading Defined Benefit Plans.
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[5] These figures relate to Mr. Murchison’s participation in the Mackenzie Defined Contribution SERP. He ceased participating in this plan when he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management on September 14, 2020, at which point he began participating in the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan and the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution SERP.
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[6] These figures represent contributions on Mr. Murchison’s behalf to the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution Plan and the IG Wealth Management Defined Contribution SERP. See footnote [5] for further information.
Termination and Change of Control Benefits
Mr. O’Sullivan entered into a written employment contract whereby he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM Financial Inc. effective September 14, 2020. The contract provides that in the event that Mr. O’Sullivan retires, meeting criteria satisfactory to the Board, or upon his death while actively employed, Mr. O’Sullivan is entitled to be paid any bonus deemed earned by the Board, pro-rated to the date of retirement or death, with timing of the actual payment at the discretion of the Board. Mr. O’Sullivan’s employment contract contains a customary non-disparagement provision, applicable throughout the term of his employment and for an indefinite period thereafter, as well as a customary non-solicit provision, applicable throughout the term of his employment and for a period ending six months following termination.
Mr. McInerney entered into a written employment contract whereby he was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mackenzie Investments on July 11, 2016. The contract provides that if Mr. McInerney’s employment is terminated by Mackenzie Investments, for reasons other than cause, or if Mr. McInerney resigns under specific circumstances, he will be entitled to: a) 12 months of his current base salary; and b) any special bonus (for the year of termination). If Mr. McInerney’s employment had been terminated for reasons other than cause or he resigned under specific circumstances as of December 31, 2021, $1,056,000 would have been payable to Mr. McInerney.
Mr. Murchison entered into a written employment contract whereby he was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of IG Wealth Management effective September 14, 2020. The contract provides that in the event that his employment is terminated without cause, Mr. Murchison will receive a payment in lieu of a bonus under the Short-Term Incentive Plan, calculated at target for the year in which the termination occurs, and pro-rated to the date of termination. Mr. Murchison will also be entitled to any bonus for the prior plan year if not already paid. In the event that Mr. Murchison retires, meeting criteria satisfactory to the Board, or upon his death while actively employed, Mr. Murchison is entitled to be paid any bonus deemed earned by the Board, pro-rated to the date of retirement or death, with timing of the actual payment at the discretion of the Board. Mr. Murchison’s employment contract
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contains a standard non-disparagement provision, applicable throughout the term of his employment and for an indefinite period thereafter, as well as a customary non-solicit provision, applicable throughout the term his employment and for a period ending six months following termination.
Mr. Dibden entered into a written employment contract whereby he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer, IGM Financial Inc. on June 12, 2017. The contract provides that if Mr. Dibden’s employment is terminated without cause, he would be entitled to severance governed under the common law principles of the Province of Ontario taking into consideration Mr. Dibden’s prior length of employment with his former employer dating back to 2007.
In addition, each of Messrs. O’Sullivan, Gould, McInerney, Murchison and Dibden would be entitled on termination to cash settlement of any vested share units held by each of them pursuant to the Executive Share Unit Plan, the value of which would be calculated in accordance with the terms of the Senior Executive Share Unit Plan. Unvested share units will generally be forfeited at the time of termination except in the case of a participant’s death, qualified retirement or at the discretion of the Human Resources Committee.
Indebtedness of Directors and Executive Officers
Aggregate Indebtedness of Present and Former Executive Officers, Directors and Employees
The table below sets forth the aggregate indebtedness of present and former directors, officers and employees as at February 1, 2022 to IGM or its subsidiaries, or indebtedness guaranteed by IGM or its subsidiaries, other than routine indebtedness as defined under applicable securities legislation (no non-routine indebtedness is owed by the directors or executive officers of IGM).
| To IGM or Its Subsidiaries | To Another Entity | |
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| Purpose | [$] | [$] |
| (i) Share purchase | NIL | NIL |
| (ii) Other | 14,604[1] | NIL |
[1] Reflects loans to certain employee(s) of subsidiaries of IGM.
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Appointment of Auditors
It is proposed to reappoint Deloitte LLP as auditors of IGM at the Meeting, or any adjournment thereof, to hold office until the close of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Deloitte LLP or its predecessor firms have been the auditors of IGM since 1981. The reappointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors must be approved by a majority of the votes cast at the Meeting. Except where authority to vote in respect of the appointment of auditors is withheld, the persons named in the Proxy will vote the Common Shares represented thereby for the appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditors of IGM.
Auditors’ Fees
The fees paid to the auditors by IGM are reviewed by the Audit Committee. Aggregate fees paid to IGM’s external auditors during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:[[1]]
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Audit fees 2,773 2,427
Audit-related fees 192 110
Tax fees 114 163
All other fees 310 236
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audit-related fees for which $0 (2020 – $17) related to certain of the mutual funds managed by IGM.
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tax services fees for which $24 (2020 – $108) related to certain of the mutual funds managed by IGM.
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all other fees for which $16 (2020 – $0) related to certain of the mutual funds managed by IGM.
Statement of Corporate Governance Practices
IGM believes in the importance of good corporate governance and the central role played by directors in the governance process. IGM believes that sound corporate governance is essential to the well-being of IGM and its shareholders.
IGM is a financial services company. IGM’s two major operating units are IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. Power Financial holds in the aggregate, directly or indirectly (excluding 37,983 Common Shares held by Canada Life in its segregated funds or for similar purposes), 65.5% of the outstanding Common Shares of IGM. Corporate governance practices are completely integrated between IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. Each of IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments have adopted essentially the same Board and Committee mandates and other governance structures, processes and practices as IGM, and the Board of IGM monitors whether the mandates and other governance structures, processes and practices have been implemented and/or followed by these subsidiaries.
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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices
In 2005, the CSA adopted National Policy 58-201 – Corporate Governance Guidelines (the “Policy”), which sets forth a number of suggested guidelines on corporate governance practices (the “CSA Guidelines”). Under the Policy, issuers are encouraged to consider the CSA Guidelines in developing their own corporate governance practices.
In the Board’s view, no single corporate governance model is superior or appropriate in all cases. The Board believes that IGM’s governance system is effective and is appropriate to its circumstances, and that there are in place effective structures and procedures to ensure the Board’s independence from management and to ensure that conflicts of interest between IGM and any of its related parties, including Power Corporation and Power Financial, are dealt with appropriately. Furthermore, any review of governance practices should include consideration of long-term returns to shareholders, as the Board believes this to be an important indicator of the effectiveness of a governance system.
Independence of Directors
[A] Current Applicable Standards
The CSA Guidelines, National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees and National Instrument 58-101 – Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices (collectively, the “Instruments”) provide that a director is “independent” of an issuer if he or she has no direct or indirect relationship with the issuer which could, in the view of the issuer’s board of directors, be reasonably expected to interfere with the exercise of the director’s independent judgement. IGM’s Board agrees with this approach to assessing director independence.
However, the Instruments go on to provide that a director is deemed to have such a direct or indirect relationship with an issuer (and thus not to be independent) if, among other things, the director is, or has been within the last three years, an executive officer or an employee of the issuer’s parent corporation. In the view of the Board, the determination of director independence should be based upon whether or not the director is independent of IGM’s management, and whether or not the director has any other relationships with IGM which could reasonably be expected to interfere with the exercise of the director’s independent judgement. In the Board’s view, that is a question of fact that should be determined by the issuer’s board of directors on a case-by-case basis, without reference to any presumption such as that which is currently contained in the Instruments.
The most important function of a board of directors is to oversee management in the drive to achieve long-term shareholder returns. A financially strong and long-term oriented controlling shareholder can have a significant positive impact on a corporation’s long-term returns, benefiting all shareholders and the corporation as a whole. The benefits can include the ability to encourage and support management in the pursuit of long-term strategies and the provision of directors who are experienced and knowledgeable about the business of IGM. In the case of IGM, many of these attributes are provided through a governance model which has been developed over many years, and which includes a group of directors who are also officers of the controlling shareholder. The fulltime job of a number of these directors is to focus on and become knowledgeable about the affairs of the controlling shareholder’s subsidiaries, such as IGM. They have no other relationship with IGM other than as directors and shareholders.
The effect of the “deeming provision” regarding director independence, if followed, would be to deny IGM and all of its shareholders the benefit of this governance model and to prevent the controlling shareholder from participating fully in the oversight function of IGM.
Any concerns which may exist in a controlled company situation about conflicts of interest or self-dealing should, in the view of the Board, be resolved directly through a committee of directors who are independent of the controlling shareholder. The governance model at IGM includes such a committee, the Related Party and Conduct Review Committee, which is discussed below in the section entitled “Resolution of Conflicts.” The CSA acknowledged the concerns expressed by some reporting issuers and other commentators as to whether the CSA’s view of director independence is appropriate to companies that, like IGM, have a majority shareholder. IGM is disappointed that the CSA nevertheless concluded in 2018, following publication of Consultation Paper 52-404 – Approach to Director and Audit Committee Member Independence, that the current regulatory approach should be maintained.
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[B] Assessment of Independence
Fifteen directors are standing for re-election to the Board at the Meeting. In the Board’s view, 9 of the 15 director nominees are independent within the meaning of the Instruments, and 14 of the 15 director nominees are independent of management. The following table shows which directors are independent and which are non-independent within the meaning of the Instruments, and the reason for non-independence of individual directors, as applicable.
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Independent of
Director Management [[1]] Within the Meaning of the Instruments Reason for Non-Independence
Marc A. Bibeau ✔ ✔
Marcel R. Coutu ✔ ✔
André Desmarais ✔ ✔ Executive Officer of Power Corporation until February 2020
and Executive Officer of Power Financial until March 2020
Paul Desmarais, Jr. ✔ ✔ Executive Officer of Power Corporation until February 2020
and Executive Officer of Power Financial until March 2020
Gary Doer ✔ ✔
Susan Doniz ✔ ✔
Claude Généreux ✔ ✔ Executive Officer of Power Corporation
Executive Officer of Power Financial until March 2020
Sharon Hodgson ✔ ✔
Sharon MacLeod ✔ ✔
Susan McArthur ✔ ✔
John McCallum ✔ ✔
R. Jeffrey Orr ✔ ✔ Executive Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial
James O’Sullivan ✔ Executive Officer of IGM Financial Inc.
Gregory D. Tretiak ✔ ✔ Executive Officer of Power Corporation and Power Financial
Beth Wilson ✔ ✔
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[1] These director nominees are independent of management and, in the Board’s view, they can reasonably be expected to exercise independent judgement in discharging their duties to IGM.
[C] Committee Membership
The Audit Committee and Related Party and Conduct Review Committee are composed entirely of directors who are independent within the meaning of the Instruments.
The Human Resources Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee are composed entirely of directors who are independent of management and, in the Board’s view, this ensures an objective process for determining compensation for IGM’s directors and officers, and it ensures an objective process for the nomination of directors. However, some members of the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Human Resources Committee, as noted above, are deemed not to be independent within the meaning of the Instruments only because they are executive officers of Power Corporation or Power Financial. All but one of the directors on the Board are independent of management.
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[D] Meetings of Independent Directors
The Chair of the Board is responsible for ensuring that the directors who are independent of management have opportunities to meet without management present. All independent directors are encouraged by the Chair of the Board to have open and candid discussions with the Chair or with the President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Board revised its requirements relating to meetings of independent directors at Board and committee meetings. Effective February 2022, directors who are independent of management shall meet at every regularly scheduled Board and committee meeting without members of management present. Each of the Human Resources Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee are composed of directors who are independent of management.
The entire Audit and Related Party and Conduct Review Committees are composed entirely of directors who are independent within the meaning of the Instruments. Those committees meet without members of management in attendance as follows: Audit Committee – at minimum, on a quarterly basis; Related Party and Conduct Review Committee – at every meeting.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the following number of meetings have been held without members of management present: Board – seven; Human Resources Committee – three; Governance and Nominating Committee – zero; Audit Committee – four; Related Party and Conduct Review Committee – three; Risk Committee – zero; and Special Committee – twelve.
[E] Chair of the Board
The Chair of the Board is independent of management, and in the Board’s view has no other relationships that could reasonably interfere with the exercise of his independent judgement or with his leading the Board to exercise independent judgement on matters that come before it. However, he is deemed not to be an independent director within the meaning of the Instruments, only because he is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial.
Resolution of Conflicts
It is the duty of the Board to supervise the management of the business and affairs of IGM for the benefit of all shareholders. In discharging this duty, the Board identifies and resolves conflicts that might arise between the interests of IGM and the interests of Power Corporation and its affiliates. IGM has established a Related Party and Conduct Review Committee composed entirely of directors who are independent of management and who are neither officers, employees nor directors of Power Corporation or any of its affiliates (except for those members of the Committee who are directors of IGM and its subsidiaries). IGM’s Related Party and Conduct Review Committee reviews transactions with “related parties” of IGM and approves only those transactions that it deems appropriate.
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Board and Committee Mandates
The mandate of the Board, which is discharged directly or through one of the Board committees, is to supervise the management of the business and affairs of IGM, and includes without limitation responsibility for strategic planning, review of operations, risk management, corporate policies, oversight of financial reporting and other internal controls, oversight of pension plans, corporate governance, director orientation and education, senior management compensation and oversight, and director compensation and assessment. A brief description of the mandate of each Board committee is set out below:
Audit Committee
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Members Chair: John McCallum
Marc A. Bibeau Mandate
Susan Doniz The primary mandate of the Audit Committee is to review the financial statements of IGM and certain public disclosure
Sharon Hodgson documents containing financial information and to report on such review to the Board, to be satisfied that adequate
Sharon MacLeod procedures are in place for the review of IGM’s public disclosure documents that contain financial information, to
John McCallum oversee the work and review the independence of the external auditors, to oversee the work of the internal auditor,
to review, evaluate and approve the internal controls that are implemented and maintained by management, and to
review compliance with applicable laws.
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Members Chair: R. Jeffrey Orr
André Desmarais Mandate
Paul Desmarais, Jr. The primary mandate of the Governance and Nominating Committee is to oversee IGM’s approach to corporate
Gary Doer governance and to recommend to the Board corporate governance practices consistent with IGM’s commitment to
Susan McArthur high standards of corporate governance, to assess the effectiveness of the Board of Directors, of Committees of the
John McCallum Board and of the directors, and to recommend to the Board candidates for election as directors and for appointment
R. Jeffrey Orr to Board committees.
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Human Resources Committee
Members Chair: Claude Généreux Marc A. Bibeau Mandate Marcel R. Coutu The primary mandate of the Human Resources Committee is to review and approve compensation policies and André Desmarais guidelines for employees of IGM; to review and approve compensation arrangements for senior officers of IGM; Claude Généreux to approve grants under equity compensation plans for all employees; to review and recommend to the Board Sharon MacLeod compensation arrangements for the President and Chief Executive Officer; to recommend to the Board compensation Susan McArthur arrangements for the directors, the Chair of the Board and Chairs of the committees; to recommend to the Board R. Jeffrey Orr incentive compensation plans, equity compensation plans, supplemental pension plans and other compensation plans for employees as it deems appropriate; and to review succession plans for senior management. The Human Resources Committee is also responsible for overseeing all aspects of IGM’s role as plan sponsor of IGM’s registered pension plans. The Human Resources Committee is responsible for the risk oversight of IGM’s compensation policies and practices.
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Related Party and Conduct Review Committee
Members Chair: John McCallum Sharon Hodgson Mandate John McCallum The primary mandate of the Related Party and Conduct Review Committee is to require management to establish Beth Wilson satisfactory procedures for the consideration and approval of transactions with related parties and to review and, if deemed appropriate, to approve such related party transactions and to recommend to the Board a code of business conduct and ethics that addresses, among other things, conflicts of interest, the protection and use of corporate assets and confidentiality.
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Members Chair: Gregory D. Tretiak
Susan Doniz Mandate
Claude Généreux The primary mandate of the Risk Committee is to review and oversee the risk governance structure and risk
Sharon Hodgson management program of IGM, including ensuring that IGM’s risk profile and processes are aligned with its corporate
Susan McArthur strategy and risk appetite.
R. Jeffrey Orr
Gregory D. Tretiak
Beth Wilson
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Special Committee[[1]]
Members Chair: John McCallum Marc A. Bibeau Mandate Susan Doniz The Special Committee, composed entirely of independent directors, was established in August 2021 on an interim Sharon Hodgson basis for the limited purpose of assessing, reviewing and supervising the negotiations regarding the proposed terms John McCallum of the acquisition by IGM’s subsidiary Mackenzie Financial Corporation from Power Corporation of a 13.9% interest in Beth Wilson China Asset Management Co., Ltd., and the partial funding of the transaction through the sale of common shares of Great-West Lifeco. After extensive consideration of the transactions, including the advice of independent financial and legal advisors to the Special Committee, the Special Committee unanimously determined that the transactions are in the best interest of IGM and recommended to the Board that it approve each of the transactions. Having received the recommendation of the Special Committee, the Board unanimously determined that each of the transactions is in the best interests of IGM and approved the transactions.
[1] The Special Committee was formed on August 5, 2021.
The Board has adopted a Charter for itself and for each of its committees. The Board’s Charter is attached as Schedule “A”.
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Strategic Planning
The President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, is responsible each year to develop, review and update IGM’s strategic plan. The strategic plan sets out both the annual and longer-term objectives for IGM in light of emerging opportunities and risks and with a view to IGM’s sustained profitable growth and long-term value creation. The Board is responsible for approving IGM’s overall business strategy. In carrying out this responsibility, the Board reviews the short-, medium- and long-term risks associated with the strategic plan, considers the strengths and potential weaknesses of trends and opportunities, and approves IGM’s annual business, financial and capital management plans. A portion of each Board meeting is dedicated to discussion of strategic matters including receiving updates on the progress and implementation of the strategic plan.
Director Affiliations and Attendance
Additional information relating to directors standing for election, including other public company boards on which they serve, as well as their attendance records for all Board and committee meetings held during 2021, can be found in the section entitled “Election of Directors” earlier in this Management Proxy Circular.
In February 2022, IGM adopted a requirement that each director attend a minimum of 75% of the aggregate of all regularly scheduled Board meetings and meetings of committees on which they serve, held during the year. Those directors who fail to meet this requirement must meet with the Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee to discuss the reasons contributing to the director’s attendance record and the Chair will make a recommendation to the Governance and Nominating Committee, as necessary, with respect to the director’s continued service on the Board. In the absence of personal circumstances beyond the director’s control having prevented the director from attending the requisite minimum proportion of applicable meetings, such as health reasons, the Governance and Nominating Committee will not recommend the director for re-election at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders of IGM at which directors are to be elected.
The table below shows the number of Board and committee meetings held as of December 31, 2021 and the overall attendance of directors at such Board and committee meetings.
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Number of Meetings Attendance
Board 14 99%
Audit Committee 6 100%
Governance and Nominating Committee 2 100%
Human Resources Committee 3 96%
Related Party and Conduct Review Committee 3 100%
Risk Committee 3 100%
Special Committee 12 95%
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In February 2022, the Board also established a limitation on outside directorships to address the potential for interlocking directorships. Specifically, without the consent of the Governance and Nominating Committee, no more than two directors may sit on the board of directors of the same publicly traded company (excluding the Power Group of companies). Outside of the Power Group of companies, there are no boards of directors of a publicly traded company on which directors of IGM serve together.
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Key Position Descriptions
The Board has written position descriptions for the Chair of the Board, for the Chairs of each Board committee and for the directors. The Chair of the Board and the Chairs of the Board committees are responsible for ensuring that the Board and each committee is able to fulfill its duties and responsibilities in an effective manner, for planning and organizing the activities of the Board and of the committee, for ensuring that delegated committee functions are carried out and reported as necessary, for facilitating effective interaction with management, and for engaging outside advisors where necessary. Each director is responsible for participating in the supervision of the management of IGM’s business and affairs by acting honestly and in good faith with a view to IGM’s best interests and exercising the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
The Board also has a written position description for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. The President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM is responsible for managing the strategic and operational performance of IGM in accordance with the goals, policies and objectives set from time to time by the Board, including developing for the Board’s approval IGM’s strategic plans and initiatives and developing sound operating strategies to implement such plans, for developing and implementing policies to identify and manage the risks inherent in IGM’s businesses, for setting an operational environment that is performance driven, for assisting the Board with succession planning, and for representing IGM to its major stakeholders.
Orientation and Continuing Education
The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for orientating and educating new directors. The orientation program’s purpose is to: (i) provide new directors with the information necessary to understand the financial industry and Board operations; (ii) provide new directors with the historical background of and current issues and opportunities IGM is facing; and (iii) facilitate a smooth transition for new directors into their roles as Board members.
Upon joining the Board, new directors participate in a comprehensive orientation by the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and senior management that provides a general overview of the financial products and services distributed by IGM and its subsidiaries, including how IGM differs from its peers, as well as the financial and regulatory issues affecting their operation. In addition to training and education for the full Board, there is specialized training for committees as required or desirable. Throughout the year, directors also receive:
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regular presentations by senior executives on different aspects of IGM’s operations, strategic direction, capital management, finance, human capital, technology initiatives, cybersecurity and key risks;
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periodic presentations and reports summarizing significant regulatory and market developments;
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an opportunity to participate in an annual strategy meeting on different business and economic topics. Each session includes an element of general education as context for this discussion (e.g., industry, competitors, risk/opportunities); and
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informal Board/executive interaction opportunities for directors to meet additional members of senior management and IGM’s next generation of talent.
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The table below highlights some of the continuing education delivered to directors in 2021:
| Quarter Topic |
Date | Audience |
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| Q1 2021 Industry, Operations & Results Review Operations Transformation Update Q2 2021 Fund Liquidity Review Work From Home Update Industry, Operations & Results Review Banking & Insurance Update Q3 2021 Project Management Risk Third-Party Risk & Data Governance Regulatory Update Climate Risk Distribution Update Enterprise Productivity Review Marketing Update Alts Investment Update Industry, Operations & Results Review Annual Report on Corporate Sustainability IGWM Product Roadmap Client-Focused Reforms Retail Business Update Institutional Business Update Q4 2021 |
February 11, 2021 February 12, 2021 April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 7, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021 August 4, 2021 August 4, 2021 August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021 |
Board Board Audit Committee / Risk Committee Audit Committee / Risk Committee Board Board Risk Committee Risk Committee Risk Committee Risk Committee Board Board Board Board Board Board Board Board Board Board |
| Market Outlook | October 5, 2021 | Board / Strategy Session |
| Key Areas of Regulatory Focus | October 5, 2021 | Board / Strategy Session |
| Industry, Operations & Results Review | November 4, 2021 | Board |
| IGWM Consultant Network | November 4, 2021 | Board |
| Retirement Strategy Update | November 4, 2021 | Board |
| Exchanged Traded Funds & Strategy Update | November 4, 2021 | Board |
| Annual Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Update | December 10, 2021 | Risk Committee |
| Annual Fraud Program Update | December 10, 2021 | Risk Committee |
| Product Development & Investments in Private Funds | December 10, 2021 | Risk Committee |
For prompt dissemination of information to directors, IGM maintains a secure electronic delivery system that includes a comprehensive Resource Centre. The Resource Centre contains corporate governance documents including IGM’s By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Board and Board committee meeting minutes and Board committee charters. Directors also receive a comprehensive package of information prior to each Board and committee meeting. Directors also have a direct resource in the Chair and the Chairs of committees on which directors serve.
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Ethical Business Conduct
IGM has adopted a written conduct policy (the “Conduct Policy”) that governs its directors, officers and employees and those of its respective subsidiaries. Copies of the Conduct Policy can be found at www.sedar.com. A copy of the Conduct Policy is also available by contacting IGM’s Chief Compliance Officer.
The Board oversees compliance with the Conduct Policy through IGM’s Chief Compliance Officer, who monitors compliance with the Conduct Policy and reports to the relevant audit committee on such compliance at least annually. Officers and employees must report known and suspected breaches of the Conduct Policy to the Chief Compliance Officer. All reported breaches and results of investigations are reported to the relevant audit committee by the Chief Compliance Officer. The Conduct Policy is distributed annually to each of the directors, officers and employees of IGM and its subsidiaries, all of whom are required to provide an acknowledgement of review and compliance with the Conduct Policy.
In order to ensure that directors exercise independent judgement in considering transactions and agreements in respect of which a director or an executive officer has a material interest, the director or executive officer having a conflict of interest must declare his or her interest and excuse himself or herself from the meeting during the consideration of and voting on that particular matter. If a conflict of interest arises on a non-material matter, the director must declare his or her interest and abstain from discussion and voting. Any potential conflicts that may arise between IGM and related parties, including Power Corporation and Power Financial, relating to transactions between those companies or companies controlled by Power Corporation or Power Financial, are dealt with by the Related Party and Conduct Review Committee as described earlier in this Management Proxy Circular.
IGM has also adopted an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy as well as a Policy Regarding Reporting Concerns.
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Nomination, Assessment of Directors and Diversity
The Board has established a Governance and Nominating Committee which is responsible for recommending director candidates to the Board who possess the qualifications, competencies, skills, business and financial experience, leadership roles and level of commitment required of a director to fulfill Board responsibilities. The committee recognizes that each director will contribute differently to the Board and bring strengths in different areas.
The contributions and effectiveness of individual directors, and of the Board and its committees, are reviewed and assessed by the committee from time to time. In 2020, the committee retained an independent consultant to assess Board effectiveness and performance. The assessment was based on a comprehensive survey completed by each director, followed by a one-onone interview with the independent consultant. The directors’ responses and interviews were conducted on a confidential and anonymous basis. The interview and survey focused on the effectiveness of the Board, the Board committees and the Board Chair.
The independent consultant synthesized the findings into a written report which was delivered to the Governance and Nominating Committee as well as the Board Chair, identifying key themes and development opportunities. Following this review and discussion, the Board, with input from the independent consultant, developed priorities for the ensuing year and implemented a plan to enhance Board effectiveness and performance. The committee monitors the plan and periodically updates the Board on progress.
The committee maintains a skills matrix (set out below) to assist with reviewing the skills and experience of director candidates and the Board as a whole. This matrix outlines industry-specific and business experience as well as other expertise such as public sector and corporate responsibility to ensure the Board includes members with a broad range of complementary experience, knowledge and skills. This is not an exhaustive list.
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While the skills matrix is an important tool in assessing Board candidates, the committee and Board are mindful of the importance of having a balance of these attributes as well as geographic representation. These factors and the continuity of membership are critical to the Board’s efficient operation.
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IGM also believes that diversity, equity and inclusion strengthen our business at all levels and that work to develop, promote and sustain an organizational culture where diversity, equity and inclusion is valued and leveraged.
In support of this, the Board has adopted a Board and Senior Management Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (the “Diversity Policy”), which includes provisions relating to the process used to identify and evaluate individuals for both Board and senior management roles. Under the Diversity Policy, diversity includes, but is not limited to, business experience, geography, age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
The Diversity Policy outlines a number of search and selection requirements to be met for Board and senior management appointments, to achieve the optimum composition and balance for the Board and IGM.
To this end, the Board and senior management appointments will:
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follow search protocols that extend beyond the networks of existing Board members/senior management and that include the identification of a reasonable proportion of candidates who are women and candidates who are members of one or more of the Employment Equity Act designated groups (e.g., members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities);
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require that any search firm engaged to help will identify candidates who are women and candidates who are members of the other designated groups;
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review potential candidates from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives who are highly qualified based on their experience, education, expertise, personal qualities, and general and sector-specific knowledge; and
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consider additional dimensions of diversity when determining the optimum composition and balance for the Board and senior management.
As part of its approach, the Board has a diversity objective of each gender comprising at least 30% of directors by calendar year end 2022.
The Diversity Policy provides for assessing the effectiveness of the Board nomination process in achieving IGM’s diversity, equity and inclusion objectives on an annual basis. The Committee identifies candidates qualified for Board membership, and recommends to the Board that nominees to be placed before shareholders at the next annual general meeting, that take into consideration:
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Appropriate level of representation on the Board by directors who are independent of management and who are neither officers nor employees of any affiliates of IGM.
Since June, 2015, 71% of vacant Board positions have been filled by women directors who are independent within the meaning of the Instruments, and the percentage of women on the Board has risen from 7% in 2015 to 33% in 2021. There are currently five women (33%), and no persons of a visible minority (0%), persons with disabilities (0%) or Indigenous people (0%) on our Board.
The Board has not adopted policies imposing term limits or a mandatory retirement age for its directors, as it does not believe such limits are in the best interests of IGM. Such limits fail to reflect IGM operating in a highly complex and heavily regulated environment. IGM believes that a lengthy Board tenure, not limited by term limits, is vital to the directors’ understanding of the business and bringing a substantive contribution to the Board. IGM’s Governance and Nominating Committee annually reviews the Board composition, including tenure of individual directors. The Board strives to achieve a balance between the desirability of institutional experience depth and the need for renewal and new perspective. So far, this approach has served IGM well.
IGM has adopted a form of proxy which gives shareholders the ability to vote for or withhold from voting for each individual director proposed for election to the Board of IGM.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Governance
IGM embraces the unique values and skills every individual brings to the workplace contributing towards a culture where everyone feels included, respected and valued. Inclusiveness is fundamental to enhancing gender parity and overall diversity, and results in improved financial and organizational performance.
IGM is committed to being a leading voice for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) across the financial services industry. Our new 2021 DE&I Strategy is aligned with three pillars to support this commitment: Inclusive Workplace, Diverse Talent and Clients & Brand.
IGM is committed to creating opportunities that enable all employees to reach their full potential and recognizes that diverse teams better reflect our clients and create stronger results for our shareholders. In 2021, IGM created a new role, Vice-President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to accelerate IGM’s mandate to integrate DE&I into all business and people practices, and work directly and collaboratively with the business to deliver programs and initiatives that accelerate inclusive practices and enable business success. To support these outcomes, IGM established the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Centre of Expertise (COE), which serves as a subject matter expert, ambassador, partner and advisor to IGM and its subsidiaries to set the enterprise-wide strategic direction, the prioritization of inclusion initiatives and identify and address emerging issues.
The Human Resources Committee is influential in supporting the vision and execution of the strategy across IGM. As part of the annual talent review and succession management process, key updates and risks associated with DE&I are considered and action plans are put in place.
Our DE&I Executive Council is made up of all IGM’s Operating Committee members, including the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. The DE&I Executive Council collaborates with the DE&I COE and acts as champion and advocate for inclusion across IGM’s operating companies.
In addition to the DE&I Executive Council, there is also a DE&I Business Council which represents leadership from key business lines and has accountability for activating the DE&I strategy and enhancing our ability to operationalize programs and initiatives.
Executive Officer and Senior Management Diversity
IGM recognizes the importance of investing in its employees to develop a strong and diverse talent pool to support IGM’s needs and goals at all levels of the business. In addition to diversity of skills, talent, experience, expertise and identity, numerous other factors contributing to diversity are considered when assessing potential candidates for all positions.
IGM has developed and implemented strategic initiatives, programs and talent practices with the intent to develop a strong leadership talent pipeline which will support the continued advancement of women at senior levels of management over time. IGM has a goal of 35% women in Vice President and higher positions (VP+) and as of December 31, 2021, women represented 32% of VP+ positions within the organization. When considering the pipeline for future VP+ women leaders, women held 35% of Assistant Vice-President (AVP)+ positions within IGM. IGM understands the importance and impact of gender diversity and will continue to promote the advancement of women in the organization supported by a new Women’s Strategy and our ongoing commitment to the UN’s Women Empowerment Principles.
IGM and its major subsidiaries have 16 executive officers (“Executive Officers”), excluding our non-executive Chair. Currently, five identify as women (31%) and one identifies as a member of a visible minority (6%). No Executive Officers identify as Indigenous persons or persons with disabilities.
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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices
Increasing the representation of women and Black, Indigenous and other racialized communities in our leadership is a priority in our corporate strategy, and IGM has made tangible progress in the following areas:
Training and Awareness
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creating and launching a company-wide inclusive behaviours training program for all employees;
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offering unconscious bias training to our employees and field members;
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internally and externally celebrating and promoting the history, culture and contributions of diverse communities, including annual celebrations of International Women’s Day, Black History Month, Trans Day of Visibility, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pride Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and more;
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introducing a new training program for hiring managers: Predicting Success. This new program assists people leaders and others involved in the selection process across IGM to understand how to identify talent based on the new IGM Competencies model while also mitigating bias that arises within the selection process.
External Commitments and Partnerships
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signing the BlackNorth CEO initiative whereby IGM commits to creating opportunities for Black individuals;
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endorsing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action, specifically Action #92 that calls upon Canadian Corporations to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and asks for, among other things, meaningful consultation, long-term opportunities, and the education of our employees and field members on the history of Indigenous people;
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signing the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord;
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expanding external partnerships with leading networks that support the advancement of women, Black, Indigenous, Asian and 2SLGBTQA+ employees and field members to provide opportunities to share best practices and attend events and benefit from educational sessions. Organizations include Catalyst, Women in Capital Markets, Accelerate Her Future, Onyx, Canadian Association of Urban Financial Planners, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, Pride at Work Canada, Pink Attitude, Downie Wenjack Fund, BlackNorth, Women Executive Network, and Women in Leadership.
Data Collection and Measurement
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conducting our first statistical gender pay gap review of employees at the levels of senior manager and above, conducted in partnership with an external consultant. The results show that IGM and its subsidiaries do not have a statistically significant gender pay gap;
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enhancing the collection of applicant and employee diversity data across the organization. In 2021, we expanded our diversity data collection fields for race/ethnicity and added sexual orientation and gender identity. The opportunity to self-identify is now part of the onboarding processes for new hires;
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incorporating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goals for all employees, with direct reports as part of their annual short-term incentive objectives.
IGM will continue to establish other measurable objectives for increasing diversity in leadership and set targets for priority groups, as it continues to execute on its overall approach to diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization.
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Statement of Corporate Governance Practices
Human Resources Committee
The Board has established a Human Resources Committee which is responsible for reviewing and approving compensation policies and guidelines for employees of IGM, as well as the risk oversight of IGM’s compensation policies and practices. The Human Resources Committee reviews and recommends to the Board compensation arrangements for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and of Mackenzie Investments (including grants under equity compensation plans); reviews and approves compensation arrangements for the senior officers of IGM; and approves grants under equity compensation plans for all employees (except for the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM, IG Wealth Management and of Mackenzie Investments). The Human Resources Committee also reviews and recommends to the Board compensation arrangements for the directors, the Chair of the Board and the Chairs of Board committees. The Human Resources Committee recommends to the Board such incentive compensation plans, equity compensation plans, registered plans, supplemental pension plans and other compensation plans for employees as it deems appropriate. The Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IGM’s role as plan sponsor of IGM’s registered pension plans. The boards of IGM’s major operating subsidiaries have also established human resources committees with similar mandates.
The Human Resources Committee also reviews succession plans for senior officers of IGM including the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM. Succession planning is part of an integrated talent review and succession process used by IGM for the purposes of achieving business strategy; minimizing risk due to talent gaps; deploying high performing individuals in key leadership roles; and providing a fulfilling employee experience through professional and career development. The processes, which are used with employees at director-level and above roles, are thorough, integrated with other Human Resources programs, and reflect leading practices in talent identification. Specifically, the talent strategy comprises:
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using a customized and future-focused leadership profile;
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using a talent review framework that assesses individuals on competencies, development needs and potential;
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identifying and assessing succession candidates for Vice-President and above roles based on experience, market and industry expertise, diversity dimensions, understanding of the business, past performance and successes in achieving performance goals;
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identifying succession readiness in the categories of Ready Now, Ready Within 1–2 Years, Ready Within 3–5 Years, Ready Within 5+ Years and Emergency/Interim Coverage;
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identifying suitable external succession candidates for each role;
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conducting multiple levels of calibration on succession plan candidates and their readiness;
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aligning succession plans with IGM’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy;
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measuring progress and risks through metrics and analytics that evolve each year and are tracked over time; and
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preparing “talent stories” for each division that provide key insights, progress and commitments.
Where risks are identified, development and talent movement plans are constructed to address gaps. Additional work is undertaken on the succession plans for IGM’s President and Chief Executive Officer and senior officers. Using carefully selected search partners, market scans of prospective talent are regularly conducted, along with leadership assessments of incumbents to identify strengths and development needs. The external leadership assessment results are compared against global normative data, providing helpful context for leaders’ results.
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Additional Information
Development plans and actions for the leadership population are an integral part of the talent review and succession management process. For all leadership roles, including the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of IGM, IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments, the following information is captured and monitored throughout the year, to drive leadership capability and accelerate succession readiness:
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leadership assessment results;
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development focus;
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critical experience requirements;
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how plans will be executed; and
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plan status and progress updates.
Development actions typically include creating business strategy, special projects, promotions/lateral moves and learning/ mentoring from senior officers.
Talent reviews and succession plans are reviewed and updated at least annually and monitored throughout the year to facilitate talent actions and provide smooth leadership transitions. The talent and succession information is presented annually to the Human Resources Committee for review, analysis, discussion and recommendations. The Committee also maintains a contingency plan for emergency situations related to illness, disability or other unplanned absences with respect to the President and Chief Executive Officer of IGM and other senior officer positions. Throughout the year, the Board and Human Resources Committee get to know key leaders and succession candidates through presentations and discussions.
Talent strategies are integrated into business strategies, which the Board, with support from the Human Resources Committee, reviews regularly throughout the year.
Further particulars of the process by which compensation for IGM’s directors and officers is determined are set forth earlier in this Management Proxy Circular under the headings “Compensation of Directors,” “Statement of Executive Compensation” and “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
Additional Information
Additional information relating to IGM may be found on IGM’s website at www.igmfnancial.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Shareholders may contact the Corporate Secretary, 447 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H5 to request copies of IGM’s financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis. Financial information is provided in IGM’s comparative financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis for its most recently completed financial year.
IGM reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee if the request is made by a person who is not a shareholder of IGM.
The section entitled “Audit Committee” contained in IGM’s 2021 Annual Information Form (the “AIF”) together with Appendix A to the AIF, which has been filed on SEDAR, contains the information about IGM’s Audit Committee required by Section 5.1 of Multilateral Instrument 52-110.
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Proposals
Proposals
IGM must receive a proposal for any matter that a person entitled to vote proposes to raise at next year’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on or before November 21, 2022.
Approval of Management Proxy Circular
The contents and the sending of this Management Proxy Circular have been approved by the Board of Directors of IGM.
Sonya Reiss
Vice-President and Corporate Secretary
(signed)
Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba February 18, 2022
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Schedule A IGM Financial Inc. Board of Directors Charter
Schedule A IGM Financial Inc. Board of Directors Charter
Section 1. Membership
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall consist of not less than three Directors, at least a majority of whom shall be, at the time of each Director’s election or appointment, resident Canadians.
Section 2. Procedural Matters
In connection with the discharge of its duties and responsibilities, the Board shall observe the following procedures:
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Meetings. The Board shall meet at least four times every year, and more often if necessary, to discharge its duties and responsibilities hereunder. The Board may meet at any place within or outside of Canada, and shall meet periodically without management representatives being present.
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Advisors. The Board may, at the Corporation’s expense, engage such outside advisors as it determines necessary or advisable to permit it to carry out its duties and responsibilities.
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Quorum. A quorum at any meeting of the Board shall be a majority of the number of Directors elected at the annual meeting of shareholders next preceding such meeting of Directors, unless the Directors fix the quorum at a higher percentage.
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Secretary. The Corporate Secretary or an Associate Secretary or such other person as may be designated by the Chair (or, in the absence of the Chair, the acting Chair) of the Board shall act as secretary of meetings of the Board.
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Calling of Meetings. A meeting of the Board may be called by the Chair of the Board, by such other Director as may from time to time be authorized by the Chair of the Board, or by a majority of the Directors, on not less than 48 hours notice to the members of the Board, unless otherwise provided in the by-laws specifying the place, date and time of the meeting. Meetings may be held at any time without notice if all members of the Board waive notice provided that the attendance of a Board member at any such meeting shall be a waiver of notice of that meeting except where the Board member objects to the transaction of business on the grounds that the meeting has not been validly called. If a meeting of the Board is called by anyone other than the Chair of the Board, the person[s] calling such meeting shall so advise the Chair of the Board.
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In-Camera Sessions. At every regularly scheduled meeting, the members of the Board who are independent of the Corporation’s management shall meet without members of management present.
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Schedule A IGM Financial Inc. Board of Directors Charter
Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities
The Board shall supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation and shall exercise, as appropriate, the powers vested in and exercisable by the Board pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities, which it may discharge either directly or indirectly through one or more Committees of the Board. In fulfilling its duties and responsibilities, the Board will rely on the information, advice and recommendations provided to it by management, but will exercise independent judgement:
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Strategic Planning. The Board shall approve strategic goals and objectives for the Corporation, and in so doing it shall review trends and opportunities for the Corporation’s businesses and the strengths and weaknesses of same; it shall review the risks associated with the Corporation’s diverse businesses; and it shall consider and approve management’s strategic plans and initiatives. The Board shall also review and approve the Corporation’s annual business, financial and capital management plans.
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Review of Operations. The Board shall:
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(a) monitor the implementation by management of the approved business, financial and capital management plans, and shall monitor financial and operating results and other material developments;
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(b) approve significant acquisitions and dispositions, financings and other capital market transactions, capital management decisions, and other significant business and investment decisions and transactions; and
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(c) review and monitor those operational issues, including those of a regulatory nature, which in the view of management or the Board may have a potential material impact on the Corporation’s ongoing business, affairs, and/or reputation.
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Disclosure and Communication Policies. The Board shall:
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(a) approve policies with respect to the accurate, timely and full public disclosure of material information while maintaining confidentiality where necessary and permitted, and shall, where required, review specific disclosure documents; and
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(b) approve appropriate communication policies respecting the communication of information to the Corporation’s stakeholders and regulators.
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Financial Control. The Board shall monitor the integrity of the Corporation’s financial reporting systems and the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal controls and management information systems by:
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(a) overseeing the establishment and maintenance by management of appropriate financial control systems;
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(b) reviewing reports provided by management on material deficiencies in, or material changes to, internal controls;
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(c) reviewing and approving the Corporation’s annual and interim financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analyses, the Corporation’s Annual Information Forms, and other public disclosure documents containing financial information requiring Board approval; and
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(d) overseeing compliance with applicable audit, accounting and reporting requirements.
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Risk Management. The Board shall ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to identify and manage the principal risks associated with the Corporation’s business and operations (“Risks”) as well as the tolerance for those Risks. The Board shall monitor the implementation and maintenance by management of appropriate policies, procedures and controls to manage the Risks.
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Corporate Governance. The Board shall oversee the development of the Corporation’s approach to corporate governance, including the development of corporate governance policies, principles and guidelines, and shall approve such policies, principles and guidelines, as it deems appropriate.
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Pension Plans. The Board Shall (i) oversee all aspects of the administration of the Corporation’s registered pension plans (individually, a “Pension Plan,” and collectively, the “Pension Plans”) and (ii) approve, on the recommendation of the Human Resources Committee, material amendments to and wind-up of the Pension Plans, and Pension Plan funding.
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Schedule A IGM Financial Inc. Board of Directors Charter
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Senior Management . The Board shall:
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(a) approve a position description for, and the appointment of, the President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and review and approve the criteria relevant to the CEO compensation, evaluate the CEO performance relative to that criteria, and fix the compensation of the CEO based on such evaluation;
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(b) approve the appointment of senior management, approve their compensation, and oversee the evaluation of their performance;
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(c) approve incentive compensation plans, equity compensation plans and other compensation plans for senior management, and approve compensation policies and guidelines applicable to employees of the Corporation; and
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(d) oversee the succession planning processes of the Corporation with respect to senior management.
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Director Orientation and Education. All newly appointed Directors shall be provided with a comprehensive orientation as to the nature and operation of the business and affairs of the Corporation and as to the role of, and expectations as to the contributions to be made by, the Board, Board Committees, and each Director, and existing Directors shall be periodically updated in respect of the foregoing.
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Code of Conduct. The Board shall support management in maintaining a culture of integrity throughout the Corporation. The Board shall adopt a code of business conduct and ethics (the “Code”) to promote integrity and deter wrongdoing that is applicable to Directors, officers and employees of the Corporation, and that addresses, among other things, conflicts of interest (including procedures to identify and resolve conflicts and potential conflicts), protection and proper use of corporate assets and opportunities, confidentiality and use of confidential information, accounting complaints, fair dealing with the Corporation’s security holders, customers, suppliers, competitors and employees, compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and the reporting of illegal or unethical behaviour; and shall require management to establish processes and procedures to monitor compliance with the Code.
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Chair of the Board. The Board shall approve a position description for the Chair of the Board.
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(a) establish an Audit Committee, a Related Party and Conduct Review Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, a Human Resources Committee, and a Risk Committee, and may establish such other Committees as it deems advisable to assist it in discharging its duties under this Charter, and may establish Committee charters and otherwise delegate to those Committees such duties and responsibilities as may be permitted by law and as it deems necessary or advisable; and
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(b) approve position descriptions for the Chair of each Board Committee.
13. Director Nominees, Compensation and Assessment. The Board shall:
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(a) recommend to the shareholders candidates for election to the Board;
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(b) approve compensation arrangements for the Directors, for the Chair of the Board, and for the Chairs and members of Board Committees; and
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(c) assess, on a regular basis, the structure, composition, size, effectiveness and contribution of the Board, of all Committees of the Board, and of the Directors.
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Schedule A IGM Financial Inc. Board of Directors Charter
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Subsidiary Oversight. In discharging its duties and responsibilities hereunder, the Board shall:
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(a) satisfy itself that each of its major subsidiaries has Board and Board Committee Charters, Codes of Conduct and governance practices which are substantially similar to those of the Corporation;
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(b) ensure that the Boards of Directors of its major subsidiaries are composed largely of Directors who are also Directors of the Corporation;
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(c) rely on the Boards of Directors of its major subsidiaries to fulfill their duties and obligations under the Charters, Codes and governance practices referred to in (a) above; and
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(d) receive reports from the Chair of the Board of each of its major subsidiaries on significant issues at the major subsidiaries, and on those issues requiring the approval or the support of the Corporation’s Board.
Section 4. Access to Information
The Board shall have access to all information, documents and records of the Corporation that it determines necessary or advisable to permit it to carry out its duties and responsibilities.
Section 5. Review of Charter
The Board shall periodically review this Charter and approve any changes that it deems appropriate, and be responsible for approving any changes to Committee Charters recommended by the relevant Committee.
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