UNITED STATES
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):
April 26, 2018
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 001-13913 |
| 51-0261715 |
(State or Other |
| (Commission |
| (IRS Employer |
6300 Lamar Avenue
Overland Park, Kansas 66202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(913) 236-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 1, 2018, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
On April 26, 2018, the Company held its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the stockholders through the solicitation of proxies, and the proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 2, 2018. The results of the stockholder vote are as follows:
Proposal 1 — Election of Directors
The following individuals were elected to serve as Class II directors to hold office until the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or their earlier resignation or removal.
Nominee |
| For |
| Withheld |
| Non-Votes |
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Thomas C. Godlasky |
| 66,108,948 |
| 1,448,092 |
| 7,115,940 |
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Dennis E. Logue |
| 64,185,786 |
| 3,371,254 |
| 7,115,940 |
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Michael F. Morrissey |
| 66,040,337 |
| 1,516,703 |
| 7,115,940 |
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Proposal 2 — Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers.
For |
| Against |
| Abstain |
| Non-Votes |
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61,653,799 |
| 5,583,708 |
| 300,944 |
| 7,115,940 |
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Proposal 3 — Ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal year.
For |
| Against |
| Abstain |
| Non-Votes |
|
72,843,469 |
| 1,674,511 |
| 155,000 |
| 0 |
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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
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99.1 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. | |
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Date: May 1, 2018 | By: | /s/ Benjamin R. Clouse |
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| Senior Vice President and |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
