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FLEX LTD. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Aug 9, 2024)

Filed August 9, 2024For Securities:FLEX

Summary

Flex Ltd. (FLEX) held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on August 8, 2024, where shareholders re-elected all nine director nominees and re-appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. A significant outcome for investors is the approval of a general authorization for the Board of Directors to allot and issue Ordinary Shares. Additionally, shareholders renewed the Share Purchase Mandate, allowing Flex to acquire up to 20% of its issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares. Following shareholder approval, the Board of Directors has authorized management to continue the share repurchase plan with an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.7 billion. The company clarified that any repurchases will be conducted in the open market under SEC Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions and legal requirements. The program is discretionary and can be suspended or terminated without prior notice.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholders re-elected all nine director nominees.
  • 2Deloitte & Touche LLP re-appointed as independent auditor for fiscal year 2025.
  • 3Shareholders approved a general authorization for the Board to allot and issue Ordinary Shares.
  • 4Share Purchase Mandate renewed, allowing the acquisition of up to 20% of outstanding Ordinary Shares.
  • 5Board authorized a share repurchase plan with an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.7 billion.
  • 6Share repurchases will be conducted in the open market under SEC Rule 10b-18.
  • 7The share repurchase program is discretionary and not an obligation to purchase any specific number of shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

The key outcomes include the re-election of all nine director nominees, the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors, approval of a general authorization for the board to issue shares, and the renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate allowing the company to repurchase up to 20% of its outstanding shares.

The renewed mandate and the authorized $1.7 billion repurchase plan signal the company's intention to return capital to shareholders and potentially reduce the number of outstanding shares. This can be a positive signal to investors, suggesting management's confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects, and could lead to an increase in earnings per share.

Share repurchases will be made in the open market in compliance with SEC Rule 10b-18. The timing, actual number of shares, and total amount repurchased will depend on various factors such as market conditions, stock price, and applicable legal requirements. The program does not obligate the company to repurchase any specific amount and can be suspended or terminated at any time.

Yes, shareholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. This is an advisory vote, meaning the board is not legally bound by the outcome but will consider the shareholder sentiment.