BEAZER HOMES USA, INC. (NYSE:BZH) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On February 6, 2019, the Company held its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. A total of 28,832,791 shares were represented in person or by valid proxy at the annual meeting and the Company’s stockholders took the following actions:
1.Election of Directors. Stockholders elected Elizabeth S. Acton, Laurent Alpert, Brian C. Beazer, Peter G. Leemputte, Allan P. Merrill, Peter M. Orser, Norma A. Provencio, Danny R. Shepherd and Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. to serve as directors until the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. The vote totals for each of these individuals is as set forth below:
|
Director |
Shares For |
Shares Against |
Shares Abstained |
Broker Non-Votes |
|
Elizabeth S. Acton |
23,687,002 |
517,853 |
110,079 |
4,517,857 |
|
Laurent Alpert |
23,046,101 |
1,157,801 |
111,032 |
4,517,857 |
|
Brian C. Beazer |
23,027,372 |
1,178,355 |
109,207 |
4,517,857 |
|
Peter G. Leemputte |
23,122,358 |
1,082,849 |
109,727 |
4,517,857 |
|
Allan P. Merrill |
23,589,257 |
616,055 |
109,622 |
4,517,857 |
|
Peter M. Orser |
23,637,959 |
567,438 |
109,537 |
4,517,857 |
|
Norma A. Provencio |
23,590,956 |
613,962 |
110,016 |
4,517,857 |
|
Danny R. Shepherd |
23,639,060 |
565,749 |
110,125 |
4,517,857 |
|
Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. |
23,107,524 |
1,097,926 |
109,484 |
4,517,857 |
2.Ratification of Independent Accountants. Stockholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. The vote totals were 28,256,077 shares for, 518,697 shares against and 58,017 share abstentions.
3.Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers. Stockholders approved the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. The vote totals were 21,043,436 shares for, 3,091,455 shares against, 180,043 share abstentions and 4,517,857 broker non-votes.
4.Amendment of Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The vote totals were 22,259,692 shares for, 2,003,623 shares against, 51,619 share abstentions and 4,517,857 broker non-votes.
5.Approval of a new Section 382 Rights Agreement. Stockholders approved a new Section 382 Rights Agreement to become effective upon expiration of the Company’s existing Section 382 Rights Agreement. The vote totals were 21,138,565 shares for, 3,035,458 shares against, 140,911 share abstentions and 4,517,857 broker non-votes.
About BEAZER HOMES USA, INC. (NYSE:BZH)
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. is a geographically diversified homebuilder. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had operations in 13 states within over three geographic regions in the United States. The Company’s segments include West, East and Southeast. The Company markets and sells its products through its Website, www.beazer.com; mobile site, m.beazer.com; real estate listing sites, online advertising, including search engine marketing and display advertising, social media, video, brochures, direct marketing and out-of-home advertising, including billboards and signage, as well as other activities. It offers lender choice and personalization. The Company’s Choice Plans allows buyers to choose living areas, such as the kitchen and master bathroom. Its West segment includes Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. Its East segment includes Indiana, Maryland/Delaware, Tennessee and Virginia. Its Southeast segment includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
