8-KShareholder Matters

Rocket Companies, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 15, 2023)

Filed June 15, 2023For Securities:RKT

Summary

Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT) filed an 8-K on June 15, 2023, to report the results of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 13, 2023. The primary outcomes of the meeting were the election of two Class III director nominees, Matthew Rizik and Suzanne Shank, who will serve until the 2026 annual meeting. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, was also ratified. Furthermore, stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Team Member Stock Purchase Plan. These outcomes suggest a stable governance structure with continued oversight from the existing accounting firm and an updated employee stock purchase plan, which are generally positive indicators for investor confidence.

Key Highlights

  • 1Rocket Companies, Inc. held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 13, 2023.
  • 2Matthew Rizik and Suzanne Shank were elected as Class III directors, with terms extending to the 2026 annual meeting.
  • 3Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
  • 4Stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Team Member Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 5The election of directors and ratification of the accounting firm received overwhelming support from voting shareholders.
  • 6The company provided detailed voting results for each proposal, including votes 'For', 'Withheld', and 'Broker Non-Votes'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes were the election of two Class III directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2023, and the approval of an amendment to the 2020 Team Member Stock Purchase Plan.

The two Class III director nominees elected were Matthew Rizik and Suzanne Shank. They will serve until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

Yes, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023, was ratified by the stockholders with a significant majority of votes in favor.

An amendment to the Amended and Restated Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Team Member Stock Purchase Plan was approved by the stockholders. Specific details of the amendment are available in the company's definitive proxy statement.