01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed April 19, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) filed an 8-K/A amendment to its previous 8-K filing to correct a typographical error regarding the term of directors elected at its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareowners held on April 18, 2024.
The amendment clarifies that directors were elected for terms expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, not 2025. The filing also provides the final voting results from the meeting, confirming the election of all director nominees, the advisory approval of executive compensation, and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2024. A shareholder proposal requesting a lobbying transparency report was not approved.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) filed an 8-K/A amendment to correct a minor typographical error in the original 8-K filing regarding director terms.
- The amendment clarifies that directors elected at the April 18, 2024 Annual Meeting have terms expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
- All nine director nominees were overwhelmingly elected with significant 'For' votes.
- Shareowners approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for 2024 with strong support.
- A shareholder proposal requesting a lobbying transparency report did not receive majority approval.
- A quorum was present, representing 828,944,881 shares of common stock at the meeting.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the 8-K/A filing?
The 8-K/A filing was made solely to correct a typographical error in the original 8-K filing regarding the term expiration year of the directors elected at the annual meeting. No other information from the original filing was amended.
Were there any changes to the board of directors as a result of the annual meeting?
No, the filing indicates that all nine director nominees were elected to serve as directors. The amendment only corrected the specific term expiration year.
How did shareholders vote on executive compensation?
Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. However, the vote was closer than the director elections or auditor ratification, with approximately 58.5% voting 'For' the proposal.
Was the independent auditor ratified?
Yes, shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as Carrier Global Corporation's independent auditor for 2024 with a substantial majority of 'For' votes.
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