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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 11, 2021)

Filed June 11, 2021For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K on June 11, 2021, primarily detailing the outcomes of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 10, 2021. Key resolutions included the election of two Class II directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and the advisory approval of the 2020 executive compensation. All proposals received significant support from stockholders, indicating confidence in the board and auditor. In addition to corporate governance matters, the filing also announced a second quarter cash dividend of $0.60 per share. This dividend, payable on July 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2021, underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors and signals continued operational stability and financial health. Investors can view this as a positive sign of management's confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. held its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 10, 2021.
  • 2Two Class II directors were elected to serve until the 2024 annual meeting.
  • 3Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.
  • 4Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2020 compensation of the named executive officers.
  • 5The company announced a second quarter cash dividend of $0.60 per share.
  • 6The dividend is payable on July 15, 2021, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders resulted in the election of two Class II directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for FY2021, and advisory approval of the 2020 executive compensation.

The second quarter cash dividend is $0.60 per share. It will be paid on July 15, 2021, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2021.

Both nominees for Class II director, Eugen Elmiger and Jeff Zhou, received a majority of the votes cast in favor of their election, with 34,192,124 and 39,071,291 'For' votes respectively. Broker non-votes were approximately 1.69 million for each nominee.

The advisory vote on executive compensation is a non-binding vote where shareholders express their opinion on the company's executive pay. The strong 'For' vote (35,813,080 votes) indicates shareholder approval and satisfaction with the company's executive compensation practices for 2020.