VANCOUVER, Sept. 6 /CNW/ - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX-V: BU) announced today that, similar to previous years, it will pay each non-management director an annual retainer of $7,500 for a total of $30,000. The annual retainer forms part of the compensation program for non-management directors as approved by Burcon's shareholders at the 2004 annual general meeting. Each non-management director will also receive $750 in cash for attendance at committee or board meetings during the year. Burcon proposes to pay the annual retainer in common shares, subject to regulatory approval. The common shares will be issued at $3.30 per share, the closing price of Burcon's common shares on September 5, 2007. Upon receipt of regulatory approval for the issuance, each of the four non-management directors will receive 2,273 common shares of Burcon.
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About Burcon NutraScience
Burcon is a research and development company developing a portfolio of composition, application, and process patents around its plant protein extraction and purification technology. The goal of Burcon's research is to develop its patented process to utilize inexpensive oilseed meals for the production of purified plant proteins that exhibit valuable nutritional, functional or nutraceutical profiles. Burcon, in conjunction with Archer Daniels Midland, is currently focusing its efforts on developing the world's first commercial canola proteins, Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM). Canola, recognized for its nutritional qualities, is the second-largest oilseed crop in the world after soybeans. Burcon's goal is to develop Puratein(R) and Supertein(TM) to participate with soy, dairy, and egg proteins in the expanding multi-billion-dollar protein ingredient market, with potential uses in prepared foods, nutritional supplements, and personal care products.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Johann F. Tergesen"
Johann F. Tergesen
President & Chief Operating Officer
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