How did shareholders vote on the director elections?

Shareholders overwhelmingly supported the election of both director nominees. Christa Davies received 99.9055% of the votes in favor, and George J. Still, Jr. received 99.9338% of the votes in favor, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the company's leadership.

Was there any opposition to the ratification of the independent auditor?

No, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2015, was overwhelmingly approved with 99.9581% of the votes in favor. There were very few votes against the proposal.

What does the high voting percentage on these matters signify for investors?

The high voting percentages suggest strong shareholder alignment and confidence in Workday's current board of directors and its chosen auditor. This typically indicates a stable corporate governance environment and a commitment to transparent financial practices, which are generally viewed positively by investors.

WDAY 8-K: Shareholder Matters

Q: What were the main outcomes of Workday's Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

The main outcomes were the election of two Class II directors, Christa Davies and George J. Still, Jr., and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015. Both matters were overwhelmingly approved by shareholders.

Summary

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on June 6, 2014, reporting on its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 3, 2014. The primary purpose of the filing was to disclose the voting results on two key proposals: the election of two Class II directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2015. Both proposals received overwhelming support from stockholders, indicating strong confidence in the company's leadership and financial oversight. Investors can view these results as a sign of stability and shareholder alignment. The re-election of directors suggests continued support for the current governance structure, while the ratification of the auditor reinforces the company's commitment to transparent financial reporting. The high turnout and strong voting percentages on both matters are positive indicators for Workday.

Key Highlights

1Workday held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 3, 2014.
2Stockholders voted on the election of two Class II directors and the ratification of its independent auditor.
3Both nominees for Class II director were elected with exceptionally high percentages of votes in favor (99.9055% and 99.9338%).
4Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as Workday's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2015, with 99.9581% of votes in favor.
5A quorum was present, representing 97.3% of the eligible votes.
6The filing confirms strong shareholder confidence in Workday's board and financial reporting practices.

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 6, 2014)

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