Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security HoldersItem 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (the "Company") held on May 10, 2018 (the "Annual Meeting"), the Company's shareholders voted on four proposals as set forth below, each of which is described in detail in the 2018 Proxy Statement. The number of votes cast for and against, and the number of abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each matter voted upon are set forth below.
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1. |
The individuals listed below were elected at the Annual Meeting to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until each of their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified: |
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Director Nominee |
Shares Voted in Favor of |
Shares Withholding Authority |
Broker Non-Votes |
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Troy Alstead |
130,311,269 |
734,277 |
20,775,899 |
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R. John Anderson |
129,286,789 |
1,758,757 |
20,775,899 |
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Michael J. Cave |
125,016,314 |
6,029,232 |
20,775,899 |
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Allan Golston |
130,309,677 |
735,869 |
20,775,899 |
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Matthew S. Levatich |
130,330,632 |
714,914 |
20,775,899 |
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Sara L. Levinson |
124,256,045 |
6,789,501 |
20,775,899 |
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N. Thomas Linebarger |
130,145,833 |
899,713 |
20,775,899 |
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Brian R. Niccol |
129,293,844 |
1,751,702 |
20,775,899 |
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Maryrose T. Sylvester |
130,377,590 |
667,956 |
20,775,899 |
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Jochen Zeitz |
129,831,888 |
1,213,658 |
20,775,899 |
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2. |
The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation awarded to the Company's named executive officers, as described in the 2018 Proxy Statement. This proposal was approved as set forth below: |
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Shares Voted For |
Shares Voted Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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82,532,550 |
47,996,772 |
516,224 |
20,775,899 |
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3. |
The approval of the Amended and Restated Harley-Davidson, Inc. Director Stock Plan. This proposal was approved as set forth below: |
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Shares Voted For |
Shares Voted Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Votes |
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124,725,066 |
5,826,762 |
493,718 |
20,775,899 |
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4. |
The ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. This proposal was approved as set forth below: |
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Shares Voted For |
Shares Voted Against |
Abstentions |
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145,192,349 |
6,169,545 |
459,551 |
About Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG)
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). The Company operates in two segments: the Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and the Financial Services. The Motorcycles segment consists of HDMC, which designs, manufactures and sells at wholesale on-road l Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise and related services. The Company offers its products to retail customers through a network of independent dealers. The Company operates across the world, including the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific. The Financial Services segment consists of HDFS, which provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance, and insurance-related programs to the Harley-Davidson dealers and their retail customers. HDFS conducts business in the United States and Canada.