8-KShareholder Matters

FISERV INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 27, 2010)

Filed May 27, 2010For Securities:FISV

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) on May 27, 2010, reports on the outcomes of its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 26, 2010. The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose the results of shareholder votes on key corporate matters. Investors should note that shareholders overwhelmingly elected the three nominated directors to serve until the 2013 annual meeting. Additionally, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, was also overwhelmingly ratified. These votes reflect strong shareholder confidence in the current board and the company's chosen auditor.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fiserv, Inc. held its annual shareholder meeting on May 26, 2010.
  • 2Shareholders elected three directors: Kim Robak, Doyle Simons, and Thomas Wertheimer.
  • 3All nominated directors were elected with substantial support, indicating shareholder confidence in the board's leadership.
  • 4The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Fiserv's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2010, was ratified.
  • 5The ratification of the auditor also received overwhelming shareholder approval.
  • 6The filing provides detailed vote counts for both director elections and auditor ratification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shareholders voted on two primary matters: the election of three directors to serve until the annual meeting in 2013, and the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Fiserv's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.

Yes, all three nominated directors, Kim Robak, Doyle Simons, and Thomas Wertheimer, were elected with a significant majority of the votes cast. This indicates strong shareholder support for the company's board of directors.

Yes, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Fiserv's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2010, was overwhelmingly ratified by the shareholders.

The substantial 'For' votes on both director elections and auditor ratification suggest a general approval of Fiserv's current governance and financial oversight by its shareholders at that time.