Air Canada (AC) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Reaffirmed commitment to Indigenous inclusion and recognized traditional territories across North America.

• Notice of meeting was duly given, quorum confirmed, and agenda adopted to govern proceedings.

• Voting was opened for all agenda items, with shareholders participating globally.

• CEO Michael Rousseau was absent due to medical reasons but remains engaged with operations.

Financial performance review

• Achieved record operating revenue of nearly CAD 22.3 billion in 2024, up CAD 422 million from 2023.

• Adjusted net income exceeded CAD 1.3 billion, with adjusted EPS at $3.55.

• Generated CAD 1.3 billion in free cash flow and ended the year with CAD 9.2 billion in liquidity.

• Bought back and canceled over 35 million shares during the year and early 2025.

• Air Canada Vacations and Cargo divisions delivered strong performances, with cargo revenue up 7%.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board oversaw progress in financial performance, strategic initiatives, and sustainability.

• Two new board members added in the past five years, with 42% female representation if all nominees elected.

• Policy set for board gender representation between 35%-45% for each gender.

• Acknowledged outgoing board member Michael Wilson for his service.