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BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 7, 2020)

Filed May 7, 2020For Securities:BRO

Summary

BROWN & BROWN, INC. (BRO) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 6, 2020, where a significant majority of outstanding shares, approximately 85%, were represented and voted, confirming a quorum. The primary outcomes of the meeting involved the election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor. All listed director nominees received a substantial number of "For" votes, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current board's leadership and governance. Additionally, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, was overwhelmingly ratified by shareholders. Furthermore, the shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers. This approval, while advisory, signals shareholder support for the executive compensation strategy. The robust voting participation and positive outcomes across these key agenda items suggest a stable and supportive shareholder base for BROWN & BROWN, INC. at the time of this filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Annual Shareholder Meeting held on May 6, 2020, with approximately 85% of outstanding shares represented and voted, establishing a quorum.
  • 2All incumbent directors were re-elected to serve until the next annual meeting, receiving a high volume of "For" votes.
  • 3The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, was ratified by a significant majority of votes.
  • 4Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers, with a strong majority voting in favor.
  • 5The voting results demonstrate broad shareholder support for the company's board of directors and executive compensation policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main topics voted on included the election of directors, the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and an advisory vote on the compensation of Named Executive Officers.

All nominated directors were elected with a substantial majority of "For" votes. For example, J. Hyatt Brown received over 223 million "For" votes and just over 19 million "Withheld" votes.

Yes, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, was ratified by shareholders. Over 241 million shares voted in favor, with a small number voting against or abstaining.

The compensation of the Named Executive Officers was approved on an advisory basis, with over 234 million shares voting in favor, indicating shareholder support for the company's executive pay practices.