Spark Networks, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LOV) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 11,
2017. For more information about the proposals set forth below,
please see the Companys definitive proxy statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2017. There were
32,001,046 shares of the Companys common stock outstanding as of
March 24, 2017, the record date for the Annual Meeting, and there
were 28,806,817 shares of the Companys common stock present in
person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. The final voting
results for each proposal are set forth below.
Proposal No. 1 Election of seven directors to the Board of
Directors to serve for one-year terms ending at the 2018 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders
The Companys stockholders elected the following nominees as
directors for terms expiring at the Companys 2018 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders: Michael J. McConnell, Michael B. Brodsky,
Bradley J. Goldberg, Ian V. Jacobs, John H. Lewis, Walter L.
Turek and Daniel M. Rosenthal.
The voting results for the election of directors were as follows:
Board of Directors Nominees:
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Director Nominee |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Broker Non-Vote |
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Michael J. McConnell |
22,249,291 |
851,731 |
5,705,795 |
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Michael B. Brodsky |
22,435,357 |
665,665 |
5,705,795 |
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Bradley J. Goldberg |
21,666,082 |
1,434,940 |
5,705,795 |
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Ian V. Jacobs |
22,020,072 |
1,080,950 |
5,705,795 |
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John H. Lewis |
22,126,582 |
974,440 |
5,705,795 |
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Walter L. Turek |
22,026,098 |
1,074,924 |
5,705,795 |
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Daniel M. Rosenthal |
22,402,692 |
698,330 |
5,705,795 |
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Proposal No. 2 Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton
LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017
The proposal was approved by stockholders as follows:
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
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28,646,929 |
13,474 |
146,414 |
Proposal No. 3 Approval of the Companys 2017 Omnibus Incentive
Plan
The proposal was approved by stockholders as follows:
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-Vote |
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20,691,316 |
1,989,693 |
420,013 |
5,705,795 |
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
In connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May
11, 2017, Bradley J. Goldberg was appointed as Chairman of the
Companys Board of Directors, a role previously held by Michael J.
McConnell.Mr. Goldberg will no longer serve on the Nominating or
Compensation Committees of the Companys Board of
Directors.Additionally, Michael B. Brodsky was appointed to the
Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors and will serve
as the committees Chairman.
About Spark Networks, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LOV)
Spark Networks, Inc. is engaged in creating brands and communities that help individuals form life-long relationships with others that share their interests and values. The Company operates through four segments, such as Jewish Networks, which consists of JDate, JDate.co.uk, JDate.fr, JDate.co.il, Cupid.co.il and JSwipe; Christian Networks, which consists of ChristianMingle, CrossPaths, ChristianMingle.co.uk, ChristianMingle.com.au, Believe.com, ChristianCards.net, DailyBibleVerse.com and Faith.com; Other Networks, which consists of Spark.com and related other general market Websites, as well as other properties, which primarily consists of sites focused towards various religious, ethnic, geographic and special interest groups, and Offline & Other Businesses segment, which consists of revenue generated from offline activities. The Company operates a number of international Websites and mobile applications, and maintains its physical presence in both the United States and Israel. Spark Networks, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LOV) Recent Trading Information
Spark Networks, Inc. (NYSEMKT:LOV) closed its last trading session down -0.04 at 1.06 with 16,290 shares trading hands.
