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TechnipFMC plc 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 3, 2019)

Filed May 3, 2019For Securities:FTI

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by TechnipFMC plc reports the final voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 1, 2019. The meeting covered several key items, including the election of directors, approval of financial statements, executive compensation advisory votes, and ratification of auditor appointments. For investors, the most critical information pertains to the overwhelmingly positive shareholder support for most proposals, indicating general confidence in the company's board and financial reporting. However, the advisory vote on executive compensation and director remuneration showed lower, though still majority, approval, which may warrant further attention from management regarding shareholder sentiment on these matters. Notably, all 12 director nominees were elected with strong affirmative votes, generally exceeding 80% and often above 90%, with a few exceptions like Arnaud Caudoux (70.29%) and James M. Ringler (81.55%). The company's audited UK accounts for 2018 were approved by nearly 99% of votes. Both the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the U.S. independent registered public accounting firm and its re-appointment as the UK statutory auditor for 2019 received broad support, exceeding 98% approval. The frequency of "Say-on-Pay" proposals was overwhelmingly set to be annual.

Key Highlights

  • 1All 12 director nominees were successfully elected with significant shareholder support, with most receiving over 90% 'FOR' votes.
  • 2The audited UK accounts for the year ended December 31, 2018, were approved by an overwhelming 98.8% of the votes.
  • 3The advisory vote on the company's Named Executive Officer (NEO) compensation for 2018 received majority approval (69.6%), but with a notable 30.4% 'AGAINST' vote.
  • 4Shareholders overwhelmingly approved an annual frequency for future 'Say-on-Pay' proposals (98.1%).
  • 5The appointment and re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as both the US independent registered public accounting firm and the UK statutory auditor for 2019 were ratified with strong support (over 98% FOR each).
  • 6The advisory vote on the directors' remuneration report for 2018 also received majority approval (79.9%), but with a significant 20.1% 'AGAINST' vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the final voting results of TechnipFMC plc's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which took place on May 1, 2019. It details how shareholders voted on matters such as director elections, financial statement approval, executive compensation, and auditor appointments.

Shareholders approved the election of all 12 director nominees. Most nominees received very high approval ratings (over 90% FOR), although two nominees, Arnaud Caudoux and James M. Ringler, received lower 'FOR' percentages (70.29% and 81.55%, respectively), still representing majority support.

The advisory vote on the company's Named Executive Officer (NEO) compensation for 2018 was approved by a majority of shareholders (69.6%). However, a significant portion of votes (30.4%) were cast against it, which may indicate shareholder concern or a desire for greater transparency or alignment in executive pay.

Yes, shareholders overwhelmingly ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the company's U.S. independent registered public accounting firm and re-appointed them as the U.K. statutory auditor for 2019. Both proposals received broad support, exceeding 98% of the votes cast.