HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Companys 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on
May25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas, at which the following proposals
were submitted to a vote of the Companys stockholders:

The election of three Class II directors to the Companys
Board of Directors.
A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of
the Companys named executive officers.
The ratification of Ernst Young LLP as the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal
year ending December31, 2017.
A non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory
vote on the compensation of the Companys named executive
officers.

For more information about the foregoing proposals, see the
Companys proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on April28, 2017 and
the Companys revised proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with
the SEC on May5, 2017, the relevant portions of which are
incorporated herein by reference. Holders of the Companys ClassA
common stock were entitled to one vote per share on all matters
voted on by stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The voting
results with respect to each matter voted upon are set forth
below:

Board of Director Election Results

The stockholders elected each of the nominees for Class II
directors to a three-year term by a majority of the votes cast.

ClassIIDirectorNominee:

Votes For Votes Withheld BrokerNon- Votes

Mark D. Gibson

31,778,149 528,869 70,755

George L. Miles, Jr.

31,911,188 395,830 70,755

Joe B. Thornton, Jr.

30,985,815 1,321,203 70,755

Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation
of the Companys Named Executive Officers

The stockholders approved the compensation of the Companys named
executive officers. The results of the vote included 31,804,387
votes for, 498,512 votes against, 4,119 votes abstained and
70,755 broker non-votes.

Ratification of Ernst Young LLP as Our Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm

The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst Young LLP as
the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for
the fiscal year ending December31, 2017. The results of the vote
included 32,162,203 votes for, 215,352 votes against, 218 votes
abstained and zero broker non-votes.

Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of the Companys Named Executive
Officers

The stockholders approved a one-year frequency for holding
advisory votes on the compensation of the Companys named
executive officers. The results of the vote included 27,028,334
votes for a one-year frequency, 4,209 votes for a two-year
frequency, 5,266,882 votes for a three-year frequency, 7,593
votes abstained and 70,755 broker non-votes. The one-year
frequency was consistent with the recommendation of the Board of
Directors. Accordingly, the Company will hold an annual advisory
vote on the compensation of the Companys named executive
officers.


About HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF)

HFF, Inc. is a provider of commercial real estate and capital markets services to both the users and providers of capital in the United States commercial real estate industry. The Company offers capital markets services, including debt placement; investment sales; distressed debt and real estate owned advisory services; equity placement; investment banking and advisory services; loan sales, and commercial loan servicing. It operates in commercial real estate financial intermediary segment. It offers access to debt instruments, including construction and construction/mini-permanent loans, adjustable and fixed rate mortgages, entity level debt, mezzanine debt, forward delivery loans, tax exempt financing and sale/leaseback financing. It provides investment sales services to commercial real estate owners seeking to sell one or more properties or property interests. It offers equity placement and private equity alternatives and solutions at both the property and ownership entity level.

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