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Targa Resources Corp. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Feb 20, 2015)

Filed February 20, 2015For Securities:TRGP

Summary

Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2015, to report the results of its Special Meeting of Stockholders held on the same date. The primary focus of the meeting was a vote on the issuance of common stock in connection with the merger contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Atlas Energy, L.P. (ATLS). The results indicate strong shareholder approval for this significant transaction, with a substantial majority voting in favor of the stock issuance proposal. Additionally, shareholders approved a proposal to adjourn the meeting if necessary to gather more proxies for the stock issuance proposal. This filing confirms that the key steps related to shareholder approval for the Atlas Energy merger are complete, signaling a positive development for Targa Resources' strategic expansion efforts.

Key Highlights

  • 1Targa Resources Corp. held a Special Meeting of Stockholders on February 20, 2015.
  • 2Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the issuance of common stock for the merger with Atlas Energy, L.P. (ATLS).
  • 3The stock issuance proposal received 32,094,698 votes FOR, indicating strong shareholder support for the acquisition.
  • 4The adjournment proposal also passed, allowing for flexibility in the proxy solicitation process.
  • 5The filing confirms that the necessary shareholder approval for the merger's stock issuance component has been obtained.
  • 6No broker non-votes were recorded for either proposal, suggesting high engagement from shareholders or their representatives.
  • 7The results were announced via a press release filed as an exhibit to this 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the Special Meeting was for Targa Resources Corp. stockholders to vote on the approval of the issuance of the Company's common stock in connection with the merger with Atlas Energy, L.P. (ATLS).

Yes, the stock issuance proposal to approve the merger with Atlas Energy, L.P. was approved by a significant margin, with over 32 million votes in favor.

The approval of the adjournment proposal provided Targa Resources with the flexibility to postpone the meeting if there were insufficient votes to approve the stock issuance proposal at that time, allowing them to solicit additional proxies if needed.

Based on this 8-K filing, the required shareholder approval for the stock issuance related to the Atlas Energy merger has been obtained. The filing focuses on the voting results of the Special Meeting.