8-KShareholder Matters

HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jan 27, 2022)

Filed January 27, 2022For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 26, 2022, where key governance and operational matters were put to a vote. The meeting's outcomes reveal a strong endorsement for the company's leadership and auditor, but a notable advisory vote against executive compensation. Investors should pay close attention to the response from the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee regarding the shareholder dissent on executive pay.

Key Highlights

  • 1All seven director nominees were elected by stockholders to serve until the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • 2There was a significant advisory vote against the company's executive compensation, with a majority of stockholders voting 'Against'.
  • 3The Compensation Committee will review and assess potential changes to the executive compensation program in response to shareholder feedback.
  • 4Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2022 with strong stockholder approval.
  • 5A substantial majority of the outstanding Common Stock was represented at the Annual Meeting, indicating active investor participation.
  • 6The voting results for director elections showed overwhelming support for each nominee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main proposals were the election of seven director nominees, an advisory vote on the approval of executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2022.

The advisory vote on executive compensation did not receive majority support from stockholders. A majority voted against the approval of the company's executive compensation.

Stockholders overwhelmingly elected all seven nominated directors, with each nominee receiving substantial 'For' votes and serving until the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Yes, stockholders approved the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as D.R. Horton's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2022 with a strong majority of votes.