HOUSTON, May 23, 2017 -- Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE:WG) is pleased to announce that both Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”), leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firms, have recommended that Willbros stockholders vote FOR all proposals recommended by the Board of Directors, in conjunction with the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 1, 2017.
Both ISS and Glass Lewis support the Board’s recommendation on all seven proposals, including the election of two directors and amending the company’s Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority voting requirements and to declassify the Board of Directors.
If stockholders have any questions or require assistance in voting their shares, please contact our proxy solicitation agent Alliance Advisors, LLC toll-free at 855-835-8313.
About Willbros
Willbros is a specialty energy infrastructure contractor serving the oil and gas and power industries with offerings that primarily include construction, maintenance and facilities development services. For more information on Willbros, please visit our web site at www.willbros.com.
CONTACT: Stephen W. Breitigam VP Investor Relations Willbros 713-403-8172
