Summary
This 8-K filing from TE Connectivity Ltd. (formerly Tyco Electronics Ltd.) primarily addresses procedural matters for its upcoming extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of shareholders scheduled for October 8, 2009. The key takeaway for investors is the establishment of specific record dates for determining voting eligibility. Shareholders registered in the company's share register by the close of business on September 21, 2009, will be entitled to vote. The company also outlines the distribution process for proxy materials, emphasizing the importance of reading the definitive proxy statement for detailed information regarding the matters to be voted on.
Key Highlights
- 1The filing provides procedural details for TE Connectivity's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of shareholders on October 8, 2009.
- 2The record date for determining shareholders eligible to vote at the EGM is the close of business on September 21, 2009.
- 3Shareholders holding shares as of the record date will be registered with voting rights unless they opt out.
- 4Proxy materials, including a proxy card, will be mailed to shareholders of record as of August 24, 2009, and any additional shareholders of record as of September 21, 2009.
- 5Beneficial owners' shares held by nominees will also receive proxy materials, with instructions to forward them to the beneficial owners.
- 6Investors are strongly encouraged to review the definitive proxy statement for comprehensive details on the EGM proposals.
- 7The company has engaged Innisfree M&A Incorporated as its proxy solicitor for the EGM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform shareholders about the procedural requirements for voting at the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for October 8, 2009, particularly the record dates for determining eligibility to vote.
Shareholders who are registered in TE Connectivity's share register with voting rights as of the close of business on September 21, 2009, will be eligible to vote. Beneficial owners whose shares are held by nominees will be able to instruct their nominees to vote on their behalf.
Proxy materials will be mailed to shareholders registered as of the close of business on August 24, 2009, and to any additional shareholders registered by the close of business on September 21, 2009. Nominees holding shares for beneficial owners as of August 24, 2009, are also instructed to forward these materials.
Full details about voting at the EGM, including the proposals to be voted on, will be provided in the Company's definitive proxy statement. This statement, along with other filings, will be available on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and TE Connectivity's website (www.tycoelectronics.com).