VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jun 28, 2016) - GLG Life Tech Corporation (TSX:GLG) ("GLG" or the "Company"), a global and agricultural leader in the natural zero-calorie sweetener industry, committed to the sustainable development of high-quality zero-calorie natural sweeteners, is pleased to announce, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results for election of its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 28, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The director nominees, as listed in the Management Information Circular dated May 24, 2016, were elected as directors of the Company at the meeting. According to proxies received and voted by ballot, the results are as follows:

Votes in FavourVotes Withheld
Dr. Luke Zhang 20,665,168 99.49% 106,900 0.51%
Mr. Brian Palmieri 20,759,571 99.94% 12,497 0.06%
Mr. He Fangzhen 20,762,071 99.95% 9,997 0.05%
Madame Liu Yingchun 20,762,071 99.95% 9,997 0.05%
Mr. Paul Block 20,762,071 99.95% 9,997 0.05%
Madame Sophia Leung 20,234,659 99.46% 112,497 0.54%
Dr. Hong Zhao Guang 20,762,071 99.95% 9,997 0.05%

The results of the other matters considered at the meeting are reported in the Report of Voting Results as filed on SEDAR on June 28, 2016.

About GLG Life Tech Corporation

GLG Life Tech Corporation is a global leader in the supply of high-purity zero calorie natural sweeteners including stevia and monk fruit extracts used in food and beverages. GLG's vertically integrated operations, which incorporate our Fairness to Farmers program and emphasize sustainability throughout, cover each step in the stevia and monk fruit supply chains including non-GMO seed and seedling breeding, natural propagation, growth and harvest, proprietary extraction and refining, marketing and distribution of the finished products. Additionally, to further meet the varied needs of the food and beverage industry, GLG has launched its Naturals+ product line, enabling it to supply a host of complementary ingredients reliably sourced through its supplier network in China. For further information, please visit www.glglifetech.com.

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