Libbey Inc. (NYSEMKT:LBY) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security HoldersItem 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The information in this Item is furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission solely under Item 5.07 of Form 8-K, "Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company was held on May 16, 2018. The following are the final voting results on proposals considered and voted upon by shareholders, all of which are described in more detail in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed March 29, 2018.
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1. |
The following individuals were elected to serve as directors for a three year term. The voting results were as follows: |
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Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Broker Non-Votes |
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Carol B. Moerdyk |
13,160,581 |
1,773,412 |
4,831,625 |
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John C. Orr |
14,187,718 |
746,275 |
4,831,625 |
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2. |
The non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's 2017 executive compensation was approved. The voting results were as follows: |
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Abstained |
Broker Non-Votes |
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12,338,430 |
2,522,238 |
73,325 |
4,831,625 |
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3. |
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The voting results were as follows: |
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Votes Abstained |
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18,649,902 |
116,734 |
998,982 |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 21, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing the suspension of the Company’s quarterly dividend in order to increase focus on debt reduction and continued investment in strategic initiatives.
The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press release dated May 21, 2018
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About Libbey Inc. (NYSEMKT:LBY)
Libbey Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of glass tableware products. The Company’s segments include U.S. & Canada; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Other. The U.S. & Canada segment includes the sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware and sourced ceramic dinnerware, metal tableware, hollowware and serveware having an end market destination in the United States and Canada. The Latin America segment includes primarily the sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Latin America, including glass products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that have an end market destination outside of Latin America. The EMEA segment includes primarily the sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in EMEA. The Other segment includes primarily the sales of manufactured and sourced glass tableware having an end market destination in Asia Pacific.
