Two Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Arrangement with Francisco Partners
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Your vote is important – Vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline:
June 11, 2026 at9:00 a.m. (Calgary time). - The board of directors of Blackline unanimously (with all interested directors abstaining) recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction.
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Shareholder questions or need voting assistance? Please contact
Laurel Hill Advisory Group by email at assistance@laurelhill.com, or by texting "INFO" to, or calling, 1-877-452-7184 (North American toll-free) or 1-416-304-0211 (outsideNorth America ).
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The Meeting will be held at the offices of
The recommendations from the independent proxy advisory firms, including ISS, follow the unanimous recommendation of Blackline's special committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") and its board of directors (with all interested directors abstaining) that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction.
"We are pleased that the leading independent proxy advisory firms have recognized the benefits and merits of the Transaction for Blackline shareholders and have recommended that shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction. These recommendations support the conclusions and recommendations of the Special Committee, who oversaw a robust strategic review and sales process. The Transaction provides shareholders with the opportunity to realize immediate and certain value in cash for their investment at a significant premium to recent trading levels and potential additional value through the CVRs."
Shareholders Are Encouraged to Vote Ahead of the Proxy Deadline
The proxy voting deadline is
Shareholders of record as of the close of business on
Shareholder Questions & Voting Assistance
Shareholders with questions or who require voting assistance may contact Blackline's proxy solicitation agent:
North America Toll Free: 1-877-452-7184
Text Message: Text "INFO" to 416-304-0211 or 1-877-452-7184
Email: assistance@laurelhill.com
About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards increased safety and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 323 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit blacklinesafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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