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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 14, 2013)

Filed May 14, 2013For Securities:MAR

Summary

Marriott International, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 13, 2013, reporting on events from May 10, 2013. The most significant event for investors was the appointment of Frederick A. Henderson to the Board of Directors, which was subsequently ratified by shareholders at the Annual Meeting held the same day. Additionally, the report details the outcomes of the shareholder votes on director elections, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2013, and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. Investors should note the broad support for the ratified auditor and the advisory executive compensation vote, though the director election for Mr. Henderson received a notably higher number of 'against' votes compared to other nominees, which may warrant further scrutiny. The declaration of a consistent quarterly dividend signals ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.

Key Highlights

  • 1Frederick A. Henderson appointed to the Board of Directors, increasing its size to twelve members.
  • 2Shareholders elected twelve director nominees at the Annual Meeting held on May 10, 2013.
  • 3Ernst & Young LLP ratified as Marriott's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013.
  • 4Shareholders approved the advisory resolution to approve the compensation of named executive officers.
  • 5Marriott declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on June 28, 2013.
  • 6The appointment of Mr. Henderson to the Board saw a higher proportion of 'against' votes compared to other director nominees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report on the results of Marriott International's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 10, 2013, including director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation vote, as well as to announce the appointment of a new director and the declaration of a quarterly dividend.

Frederick A. Henderson was appointed to Marriott's Board of Directors. While he has no disclosed arrangements with other parties for his selection and no known material interest in past or proposed transactions with Marriott, his election received a significant number of 'against' votes compared to other nominees, suggesting potential investor concern or scrutiny regarding his appointment.

Marriott shareholders approved the advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the company's named executive officers with a substantial majority of 'for' votes, indicating general shareholder satisfaction with the executive pay structure at that time.

Yes, on May 10, 2013, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. This dividend was payable on June 28, 2013, to shareholders of record on May 24, 2013.