01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 27, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from NASDAQ, INC. (NDAQ) details the outcomes of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 21, 2023.
The report indicates strong shareholder support for the election of all eleven director nominees and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. Additionally, shareholders approved the company's executive compensation on an advisory basis and voted to hold future advisory votes on executive compensation annually. However, a shareholder proposal seeking an independent Board Chairman was not approved.
The voting results provided exclude excess shares ineligible to vote due to a 5%a voting limitation outlined in the company's charter. Overall, the meeting reflected solid shareholder confidence in the current board and auditor, with a clear preference for annual advisory votes on executive pay.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All eleven director nominees were successfully elected to serve until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Shareholders approved the company's executive compensation plan on an advisory (non-binding) basis with significant support.
- An advisory vote to hold future votes on executive compensation every year was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders.
- The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 was ratified.
- A shareholder proposal to have an Independent Board Chairman was not approved.
- Voting results exclude shares subject to a 5% voting limitation as per the company's charter.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main outcomes of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?
The main outcomes include the election of all director nominees, approval of executive compensation on an advisory basis, ratification of the auditor (Ernst & Young LLP), and a decision to hold annual advisory votes on executive compensation. A shareholder proposal for an Independent Board Chairman was not approved.
How did shareholders vote on executive compensation?
Shareholders approved the company's executive compensation on an advisory basis with a substantial majority of votes in favor (277,610,720 FOR vs. 16,213,058 AGAINST). They also voted to conduct future advisory votes on executive compensation every year.
Was the appointment of the auditor approved?
Yes, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, was ratified by shareholders with a significant majority of votes in favor.
What was the result of the shareholder proposal for an Independent Board Chairman?
The shareholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman" was not approved. A majority of the votes cast were against the proposal (211,434,174 AGAINST vs. 82,465,270 FOR).
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