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): May 21, 2015
Hasbro, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Rhode Island | | 1-6682 | | 05-0155090 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1027 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island | | | | 02862 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 21, 2015, Hasbro, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). As of the record date of March 25, 2015, there were 124,615,867 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results of the voting are set forth below.
Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
Shareholders approved the election of eleven directors to serve as directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2016 Annual Meeting, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
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| | For | | Withheld | | Broker Non-Votes |
Basil L. Anderson | | 102,155,832 | | 1,133,311 | | 11,872,127 |
Alan R. Batkin | | 101,991,605 | | 1,297,538 | | 11,872,127 |
Kenneth A. Bronfin | | 102,561,867 | | 727,276 | | 11,872,127 |
Michael R. Burns | | 102,963,463 | | 325,680 | | 11,872,127 |
Lisa Gersh | | 103,011,787 | | 277,356 | | 11,872,127 |
Brian D. Goldner | | 102,796,115 | | 493,028 | | 11,872,127 |
Alan G. Hassenfeld | | 102,711,486 | | 577,657 | | 11,872,127 |
Tracy A. Leinbach | | 103,016,236 | | 272,907 | | 11,872,127 |
Edward M. Philip | | 102,330,467 | | 958,676 | | 11,872,127 |
Richard S. Stoddart | | 103,013,488 | | 275,655 | | 11,872,127 |
Linda K. Zecher | | 102,891,821 | | 397,322 | | 11,872,127 |
Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers
Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation for the Company's Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and Executive Compensation sections of the Company's 2015 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
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For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
99,892,113 | | 2,569,440 | | 827,590 | | 11,872,127 |
Proposal 3 - Ratification of the Selection of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2015
Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accountants for its 2015 fiscal year. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
| | | | |
For | | Against | | Abstain |
114,565,630 | | 360,033 | | 235,607 |
Proposal 4 – Shareholder Proposal – Proxy Access
Shareholders approved Proposal 4, a shareholder proposal regarding proxy access. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
70,669,231 | | 32,315,904 | | 304,008 | | 11,872,127 |
Proposal 5 – Shareholder Proposal – Post-Termination Holding Period for Portion of Equity Held by Senior Executives
Shareholders did not approve Proposal 5, a shareholder proposal regarding implementation of a post-termination holding period for a portion of the equity held by senior executives. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
22,496,613 | | 80,183,314 | | 609,216 | | 11,872,127 |
Proposal 6 – Shareholder Proposal – Limitation on Vesting of Equity Held by Senior Executives Following a Change in Control
Shareholders did not approve Proposal 6, a shareholder proposal regarding limitations on the vesting of equity held by senior executives following a change in control. The voting results for this proposal were as follows:
For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
23,100,851 | | 79,799,110 | | 389,182 | | 11,872,127 |
SIGNATURES
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.
| | HASBRO, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Deborah Thomas |
| Name: | Deborah Thomas |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
Date: May 26, 2015 | | |