HOLMDEL, N.J., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: [ VG ]), a leading provider of communications services connecting individuals through broadband devices worldwide, announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders this morning.

The company reported that its stockholders approved all of the following proposals:

Election of Directors: Stockholders elected all nominees including Marc P. Lefar, John J. Roberts, Carl Sparks, David C. Nagel, and new nominee Joseph M. Redling.
Auditor Ratification: Stockholders ratified BDO USA, LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved this proposal.
Advisory Vote on Frequency of Vote on Executive Compensation: Stockholders recommended holding an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years.

Election of Joseph M. Redling to Vonage Board of Directors

Mr. Redling is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NutriSystem, Inc., and Chairman of NutriSystem's board of directors. Previously Mr. Redling was the President and Chief Operating Officer of NutriSystem from September 2007 to May 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Redling served as Chairman and CEO of AOL International and President of AOL Paid Services. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Redling was the President of AOL's access business and Chief Marketing Officer, where he was instrumental in transitioning the company from a dial-up subscription model to a broadband-based web advertising business.

Vonage's Chief Executive Officer, Marc Lefar, commented, "We are thrilled that Joe has been elected to Vonage's Board. He is an accomplished executive with deep experience transforming companies to meet new marketplace opportunities. In addition, his operational and marketing expertise will be instrumental as we continue to deliver new communications products to meet the emerging needs of customers worldwide."

Mr. Redling said, "I am excited to be joining the Vonage Board and am eager to help build upon the solid foundation of success that Marc and his team have put in place. I look forward to working closely with Marc and the other members of the Board during the next phase of Vonage's transformation."

Mr. Redling's election follows the recent addition of Carl Sparks to the Vonage Board. Mr. Sparks, who was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Travelocity in April, possesses extensive operational expertise and leadership experience in intensely competitive markets. The election of Mr. Redling and Mr. Sparks to the Board reflects the Company's commitment to deepening the Board's operational and marketing experience as it moves toward offering mobile products through alternative channels.

Full voting results will be reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K.

About Vonage

Vonage (NYSE: [ VG ]) is a leading provider of communications services connecting individuals through broadband devices worldwide. Our technology serves approximately 2.4 million subscribers. We provide feature-rich, affordable communication solutions that offer flexibility, portability and ease-of-use.

Our Vonage World plan offers unlimited calling to more than 60 countries with popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail — for one low, flat monthly rate.

Vonage's service is sold on the web and through regional and national retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and is available to customers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit [ http://www.vonage.com ].

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage® is a registered trademark of Vonage Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.

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Vonage Holdings Corp. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Election of Joseph M. Redling to the Board of Dir

Vonage Holdings Corp. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Election of Joseph M. Redling to the Board of Directors