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TE Connectivity plc 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Mar 10, 2010)

Filed March 10, 2010For Securities:TEL

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from TE Connectivity plc (formerly Tyco Electronics Ltd.) details the results of their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 10, 2010. The meeting saw a strong turnout, with approximately 78.51% of outstanding shares represented. Key outcomes include the overwhelming approval of the election of all eleven directors, the adoption of the 2009 Annual Report and financial statements, and the approval of a dividend-like distribution to shareholders via a reduction in par value, to be paid in four installments by March 2011. The company also received shareholder approval for its independent and Swiss registered auditors for the upcoming fiscal year. Notably, the proposal to increase shares available under the 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan received a lower, though still majority, approval rate compared to other items. Investors should view the overwhelming support for director elections and financial statement approvals as a sign of management confidence and operational stability. The dividend distribution signals a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1All eleven director nominees were overwhelmingly elected with high approval percentages (ranging from 89.72% to 90.97%).
  • 2The 2009 Annual Report and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2009, were approved with nearly unanimous support (99.63%).
  • 3Shareholders approved a dividend equivalent payment, structured as a par value reduction, to be distributed in four installments by March 2011 (99.67% approval).
  • 4A significant majority of shareholders (95.47%) approved the release of board members and executive officers for their fiscal year 2009 activities.
  • 5Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 24, 2010, with strong approval (97.56%).
  • 6The proposal to increase the number of shares available under the 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan was approved, though with a lower majority (63.82%) compared to other agenda items.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports the results of TE Connectivity plc's (then Tyco Electronics Ltd.) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 10, 2010. It details the voting outcomes on various proposals presented to the shareholders.

Yes, the shareholders overwhelmingly approved the 2009 Annual Report, the statutory financial statements for the period ended September 25, 2009, and the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2009. All these items received approval rates of 99.63% or higher.

The approval of a dividend equivalent payment through a reduction of the par value of shares indicates the company's intention to return capital to its shareholders. This payment is scheduled to be made in four equal quarterly installments by March 2011, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns.

The proposal to increase the number of shares available for awards under the 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan received a majority approval of 63.82%, which was lower than the nearly unanimous support for most other agenda items. This suggests a more divided opinion among shareholders regarding the equity incentive plan.