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

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Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL) 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

The following matters were voted on at the Knoll, Inc. (the
“Company”) 2017 annual meeting of stockholders, which took place
on May 9, 2017:
Proposal One To elect three directors named in the proxy statement
for a term ending at the Companys 2020 annual meeting of
stockholders. The following nominees were elected to the Board of
Directors by the votes indicated below:
Total Votes For
Total Votes Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
Andrew B. Cogan
39,742,929
3,589,067
1,996,185
Stephen F. Fisher
41,104,442
2,227,554
1,996,185
Sarah E. Nash
42,245,013
1,086,983
1,996,185
Proposal Two To ratify the appointment of Ernst Young LLP as the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The proposal was approved by
the votes indicated below:
Votes For
42,837,018
Votes Against
2,484,986
Abstain
6,177
Broker Non-Votes
Proposal Three To approve, on an advisory basis, the Companys 2016
executive compensation. The proposal was approved by the votes
indicated below:
Votes For
39,577,725
Votes Against
3,729,469
Abstain
24,802
Broker Non-Votes
1,996,185
Proposal Four To recommend, on an advisory basis, the frequency of
the advisory vote on executive compensation. The advisory vote on
this proposal resulted in an annual vote recommendation by the
votes indicated below:
One Year
37,080,301
Two Years
24,956
Three Years
6,207,748
Abstain
18,991
Broker Non-Votes
1,996,185
Following the annual meeting of stockholders, the Board of
Directors of the Company determined that the Company will hold
future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named
executive officers on an annual basis, consistent with the advisory
vote under Proposal Four.


About Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL)

Knoll, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of furnishings, textiles and leather for the workplace and home. The Company operates through three segments: Office, Studio and Coverings. The Office segment includes systems, seating, storage, tables, desks and KnollExtra ergonomic accessories, as well as the international sales of its North American Office products. The Studio segment includes its KnollStudio division, the Company’s European subsidiaries, which primarily sell KnollStudio products, Richard Schultz Design and Holly Hunt Enterprises, Inc. The KnollStudio portfolio includes a range of lounge seating, side, cafe and dining chairs, and barstools. The Coverings segment includes KnollTextiles, Spinneybeck (including Filzfelt), and Edelman Leather. It offers a portfolio of furniture, textiles and leathers across five product categories: office systems; office seating; files and storage; desks, casegoods and tables, and specialty products.

Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL) Recent Trading Information

Knoll, Inc. (NYSE:KNL) closed its last trading session down -0.62 at 22.92 with 322,157 shares trading hands.