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KLA CORP 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Nov 8, 2019)

Filed November 8, 2019For Securities:KLAC

Summary

KLA Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K on November 7, 2019, detailing the results of its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on November 5, 2019. The meeting saw strong participation, with approximately 89.4% of outstanding shares represented. Key outcomes include the overwhelming approval of all ten director nominees for one-year terms, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. In addition to the meeting outcomes, the filing also announced a material event: the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.85 per share. This dividend is payable on December 3, 2019, to stockholders of record as of November 18, 2019. This dividend declaration signals the company's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1KLA Corporation's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders convened on November 5, 2019, with a high turnout of 89.4% of eligible shares.
  • 2All ten director nominees were elected by stockholders for one-year terms, indicating strong board confidence.
  • 3PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
  • 4Stockholders provided advisory approval for the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
  • 5The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.85 per share on November 6, 2019.
  • 6The dividend is scheduled to be paid on December 3, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary outcomes were the election of all ten director nominees, the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year, and advisory approval of executive compensation. Stockholder participation was robust, with nearly 90% of shares represented.

Yes, on November 6, 2019, KLA Corporation's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.85 per share. This dividend will be paid on December 3, 2019, to shareholders who hold the stock as of the close of business on November 18, 2019.

Support was very high across all proposals. The director nominees received overwhelming 'For' votes, the auditor ratification was strongly supported, and executive compensation received advisory approval with a majority of 'For' votes, though with a notable percentage voting against or abstaining.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified by stockholders to serve as KLA Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.