MANE has selected the Kinaxis Maestro platform to modernize its global planning capabilities as part of an enterprise-wide transformation initiative. The flavours and fragrances leader is investing in connected, end-to-end planning to support its rapid global expansion and manage increasing operational complexity across international markets. The partnership aims to replace static, fragmented processes with a more agile and responsive approach.

Following an extensive evaluation of market competitors, MANE chose the Kinaxis Maestro platform for its ability to support complex, multi-region planning environments with speed and transparency. The platform utilizes a concurrent data model, allowing teams to instantly see the impact of change, run scenarios in real time, and make faster, informed decisions.

"Kinaxis offered the modern architecture and flexibility we were looking for to support our rapid transformation," said Scott Quinn, ERP Program Director at MANE. "We needed an AI-driven solution that could scale alongside our global footprint, support our teams across regions, and provide a single, reliable view of demand as we continue to grow."

Implementation Strategy

MANE is adopting a phased approach to its supply chain transformation. The initial deployment will focus on demand planning, with future expansion of the Maestro platform anticipated as the company scales. This strategy allows the organization to gradually build a digital foundation for its planning operations.

Strategic Benefits

The implementation is designed to address specific challenges arising from MANE's growth, including sourcing natural raw materials and managing interconnected supply networks. The key benefits of the Maestro platform include:

• AI-powered demand planning: Built on a concurrent data model to instantly assess change.
• Real-time scenario planning: Enables teams to run scenarios and make informed decisions quickly.
• Global scalability: Supports teams across multiple regions with a single, reliable view of demand.

"Navigating this level of complexity requires a fundamentally different approach to planning," said Mark Morgan, President of Global Commercial Operations at Kinaxis. "MANE is demonstrating forward-thinking leadership having selected Kinaxis to provide the orchestration capabilities needed to support their next phase of growth."

Kinaxis Inc. secured shareholder approval for all resolutions put forward at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. The voting results confirm the election of eight directors to the board and the ratification of the company's auditor. These decisions shape the governance and compensation structure for the coming year.

Election of Directors

Shareholders voted to elect all eight nominated directors to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting. Razat Gaurav received the highest support with 99.01% of votes, while Robert Courteau saw the most opposition with 5.46% voting against.

Auditor Appointment

KPMG LLP was appointed as the auditor for Kinaxis to serve until the next annual meeting. The resolution received 96.63% of votes in favor, with 3.37% withheld.

Equity Plan Amendments

Shareholders approved amendments to the company's equity plans. The Share Unit Plan will see an increase in the maximum number of shares reserved for issue, while the Canadian Resident Stock Option Plan and Non-Canadian Resident Stock Option Plan will see a decrease. This resolution passed with 62.62% support, with 37.38% voting against.

Executive Compensation Advisory Vote

The advisory vote on the company's approach to executive compensation was accepted by shareholders. The proposal received 93.05% of votes in favor.

Final voting results will be available on SEDAR+.