8-KShareholder Matters

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 2, 2012)

Filed May 2, 2012For Securities:CHTR

Summary

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) filed an 8-K on May 2, 2012, reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 1, 2012. The meeting primarily focused on the election of Class A Directors and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the company's independent public accounting firm. A significant majority of outstanding Class A common stock was represented at the meeting, indicating strong shareholder engagement. The results show overwhelming support for the nominated directors, with all nominees receiving a substantial number of votes "FOR" their election, far exceeding withheld votes and broker non-votes. Similarly, the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor was overwhelmingly ratified, demonstrating confidence in the company's oversight and financial reporting processes.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Charter Communications, Inc. was held on May 1, 2012.
  • 295,291,205 shares of Class A common stock, out of 100,514,716 outstanding, were represented at the meeting.
  • 3All eleven nominated Class A Directors were elected with a significant majority of votes cast in favor.
  • 4Director nominees received between approximately 75.1 million and 92.7 million votes "FOR" their election.
  • 5Votes withheld for director nominees ranged from approximately 182,056 to 17.8 million, with W. Lance Conn having the highest number of withheld votes.
  • 6The appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent public accounting firm was ratified with 95,226,419 votes "FOR" and only 64,786 votes "AGAINST".
  • 7Broker non-votes were consistent across all director elections at 2,355,091 shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the official results of Charter Communications, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 1, 2012. It details the votes cast for the election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.

Yes, all eleven nominated Class A Directors were elected. The voting results show strong support for each nominee, with a substantial majority of the represented shares voting "FOR" their election.

The appointment of KPMG LLP as Charter Communications' independent public accounting firm was overwhelmingly ratified by the stockholders. The proposal received 95,226,419 votes in favor, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the firm.

A significant portion of the company's Class A common stock was represented at the meeting. Out of 100,514,716 shares eligible to vote, 95,291,205 shares were present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 94.8% of the outstanding shares.