Mike is a shareholder of a listed Canadian company that is having its annual general meeting (AGM) in two weeks. The meeting involves changes to the Board of Directors and is considered to be an important meeting. Identify what Mike should do if he is unable to attend the AGM but wants to vote.
1) Send a letter to the Board of Directors directly, specifying his choices.
2) Send his wife to attend the AGM with a letter specifying his choices.
3) Vote only if he attends the AGM himself.
4) Complete a proxy ballot prior to the AGM.