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CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Sep 16, 2013)

Filed September 16, 2013For Securities:CASY

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) on September 16, 2013, reports on the outcomes of the Company's 2013 annual meeting of shareholders held on September 13, 2013. Key outcomes include the election of three Class III directors, the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2014, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. The filing also includes a Regulation FD disclosure detailing August 2013 same-store sales results. Investors will note strong performance in prepared food and fountain sales, which increased by 11.9%, and grocery and other merchandise sales, up 10.6% year-over-year for August 2013. Additionally, same-store gasoline gallons sold saw a 4.3% increase, with gasoline margins exceeding the company's fiscal 2014 goal. These operational metrics suggest positive customer traffic and spending trends during the reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Annual Meeting Outcome: Directors Johnny Danos and H. Lynn Horak were elected, while Jeffrey M. Lamberti received a lower number of "For" votes compared to "Against" and "Broker Non-Votes."
  • 2Auditor Ratification: KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2014, with overwhelming support from shareholders.
  • 3Executive Compensation: An advisory vote on executive compensation was approved by a majority of votes cast.
  • 4August 2013 Same-Store Sales (Prepared Food & Fountain): A strong increase of 11.9% compared to August 2012.
  • 5August 2013 Same-Store Sales (Grocery & Other Merchandise): An increase of 10.6% compared to August 2012.
  • 6August 2013 Gasoline Performance: Same-store gallons sold increased by 4.3%, and gasoline margin exceeded the fiscal 2014 goal of 15.0 cents per gallon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shareholders elected three Class III directors, ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for FY 2014, and approved executive compensation in an advisory vote. Notably, director Jeffrey M. Lamberti received fewer 'For' votes compared to 'Against' and 'Broker Non-Votes' among the director nominees.

Casey's reported robust same-store sales growth for August 2013 compared to the prior year. Prepared food and fountain sales increased by 11.9%, while grocery and other merchandise sales rose by 10.6%.

Same-store gasoline gallons sold increased by 4.3% in August 2013 year-over-year. The company also achieved a gasoline margin that was above its fiscal 2014 goal of 15.0 cents per gallon, with an average retail price of $3.44 per gallon.

No, the information provided under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) regarding August 2013 sales results is furnished and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section.