Current Report Filing (8-k)
08 Novembre 2013 - 10:30PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2013
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-10275 |
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75-1914582 |
(State of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employment
Identification No.) |
6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On November 6, 2013, the Board of Directors for the Registrant approved an amendment to the Bylaws of the Registrant, effective November 8, 2013, to implement a majority vote standard for the election of directors, coupled with a director resignation policy for those directors who do not receive a majority vote. Prior to this amendment, election of the Registrant's directors was subject to a plurality vote standard. A copy of the amended Bylaw is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Registrant was held on November 7, 2013. Matters voted upon by shareholders at that meeting were:
Proposal 1
Each of the management's nominees, was elected a director to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
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Number of Shares Voted |
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Name |
For |
Withheld |
Broker Non-Vote |
Joseph M. DePinto
Harriet Edelman
Michael A. George
William T. Giles
Gerardo I. Lopez
Jon L. Luther
John W. Mims
George R. Mrkonic
Rosendo G. Parra
Wyman T. Roberts |
58,139,418
58,161,538
58,517,298
58,519,133
58,516,627
58,463,554
58,464,118
57,986,214
58,464,094
58,521,164 |
412,573
390,453
34,693
32,858
35,364
88,437
87,873
565,777
87,897
30,827 |
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031
3,936,031 |
Proposal 2
The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2014 was approved. The results were as follows:
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
61,525,374 |
945,399 |
17,249 |
3,936,031 |
Proposal 3
The proposal on executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows:
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
56,083,185 |
2,436,745 |
32,061 |
3,936,031 |
Proposal 4
The proposal to amend the Company's Stock Option and Incentive Plan was approved. The results were as follows:
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
54,921,260 |
3,603,101 |
27,630 |
3,936,031 |
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
3.1 Article II, Section 2 of Bylaws, as amended.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: November 8, 2013 |
By: |
/s/ Wyman T. Roberts |
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Wyman T. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President
and President of Chili's Grill & Bar
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