01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 1, 2016. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from L3Harris Technologies (formerly Harris Corporation) details the voting results from its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 28, 2016.
The key takeaways for investors center on the strong shareholder support for the company's slate of directors, the compensation of its named executive officers, and the ratification of its independent auditor. A substantial majority of shares voted in favor of all proposals, indicating shareholder confidence in the current leadership and governance practices. The meeting saw robust participation, with approximately 90%a of outstanding shares represented.
All twelve director nominees were overwhelmingly elected, and the compensation of the named executive officers received strong advisory approval. Furthermore, shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the upcoming fiscal year. These outcomes generally suggest a stable and well-supported corporate environment.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All twelve director nominees for the 2017 term were elected with substantial majority support.
- Shareholders provided strong advisory approval for the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
- The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, was ratified with overwhelming support.
- A high quorum of approximately 90% of outstanding shares was represented at the annual meeting.
- Voting results were consistent with the recommendations of the Company's Board of Directors for all presented proposals.
- Broker non-votes represented approximately 7.5% of outstanding shares across all proposals.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main outcomes of the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
The main outcomes were the election of all twelve director nominees, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor. All proposals received strong shareholder support and were consistent with the Board's recommendations.
How much support did the director nominees receive?
Each of the twelve director nominees received significant support, with the number of 'For' votes ranging from approximately 98.5 million to over 101 million shares. This indicates widespread shareholder confidence in the current board.
Was the executive compensation approved by shareholders?
Yes, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis. Nearly 97.1 million shares voted in favor of the executive compensation proposal, with only about 4.4 million shares voting against it.
How many shares were represented at the meeting?
A total of 111,335,980 shares, representing approximately 90% of the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote, were represented in person or by proxy at the 2016 Annual Meeting. This indicates a strong shareholder turnout.
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