8-KShareholder Matters

Motorola Solutions, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 18, 2016)

Filed May 18, 2016For Securities:MSI

Summary

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) filed an 8-K on May 18, 2016, reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 15, 2016. The primary focus of the filing is the outcome of several key votes by shareholders. Notably, all nominated directors were overwhelmingly elected, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the current board leadership. Additionally, shareholders provided advisory approval for the company's executive compensation, with a substantial majority voting in favor. The filing also details the ratification of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2016, which received overwhelming support. Lastly, a stockholder proposal regarding lobbying disclosure was presented and subsequently defeated by a significant margin. Overall, the report reflects positive shareholder sentiment towards the company's governance and executive compensation practices, while also indicating a lack of support for the specific lobbying disclosure proposal.

Key Highlights

  • 1All nominated directors were re-elected by a substantial majority, affirming shareholder confidence in the board.
  • 2Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the company's executive compensation package.
  • 3KPMG LLP was ratified as Motorola Solutions' independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2016 with strong shareholder support.
  • 4A shareholder proposal concerning lobbying disclosure was defeated, with a majority of votes cast against it.
  • 5The voting results demonstrate broad shareholder alignment with the company's current leadership and compensation policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders saw the re-election of all nominated directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2016, and the defeat of a shareholder proposal on lobbying disclosure.

All nine nominated directors were overwhelmingly elected, with 'For' votes ranging from approximately 105 million to 136 million, significantly outweighing 'Against' votes and abstentions.

Yes, the executive compensation was approved on an advisory (non-binding) basis, with approximately 132 million votes 'For' and around 3.7 million votes 'Against'.

No, the shareholder proposal on lobbying disclosure was defeated. Approximately 35.3 million votes were cast 'For' the proposal, while approximately 87.4 million votes were cast 'Against' it.