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 08, 2024 |
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 001-13619 | 59-0864469 | ||
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300 North Beach Street |
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Daytona Beach, Florida |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386) 252-9601 |
N/A |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value |
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| New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 8, 2024, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). Proxies for the Meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and there was no solicitation in opposition to the Company’s solicitation.
A total of 285,340,698 shares were outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 4, 2024 (the record date for the Meeting). Of this amount 262,993,963 shares, representing approximately 92% of the total number of shares outstanding, were represented in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum for the transaction of business, and were voted at the Meeting.
At the Meeting, shareholders elected J. Hyatt Brown, J. Powell Brown, Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III, Theodore J. Hoepner, James S. Hunt, Toni Jennings, Paul J. Krump, Timothy R.M. Main, Bronislaw E. Masojada, Jaymin B. Patel, H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Wendell S. Reilly, Kathleen A. Savio and Chilton D. Varner to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
The table below sets out the number of votes cast for, and votes withheld from, each director:
Directors |
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J. Hyatt Brown |
| 231,735,835 |
| 10,846,750 |
| 20,411,378 |
J. Powell Brown |
| 239,770,552 |
| 2,812,033 |
| 20,411,378 |
Lawrence L. Gellerstedt III |
| 233,176,731 |
| 9,405,854 |
| 20,411,378 |
Theodore J. Hoepner |
| 229,763,838 |
| 12,818,747 |
| 20,411,378 |
James S. Hunt |
| 238,004,150 |
| 4,578,435 |
| 20,411,378 |
Toni Jennings |
| 231,871,526 |
| 10,711,059 |
| 20,411,378 |
Paul J. Krump |
| 242,182,336 |
| 400,249 |
| 20,411,378 |
Timothy R.M. Main |
| 239,014,714 |
| 3,567,871 |
| 20,411,378 |
Bronislaw E. Masojada |
| 241,404,409 |
| 1,178,176 |
| 20,411,238 |
Jaymin B. Patel |
| 241,565,285 |
| 1,017,300 |
| 20,411,378 |
H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. |
| 210,051,188 |
| 32,531,397 |
| 20,411,378 |
Wendell S. Reilly |
| 230,448,070 |
| 12,134,515 |
| 20,411,378 |
Kathleen A. Savio |
| 242,187,066 |
| 395,519 |
| 20,411,378 |
Chilton D. Varner |
| 230,543,636 |
| 12,038,949 |
| 20,411,378 |
The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Of the shares voted, 252,495,249 voted in favor, 10,266,642 voted against and 232,072 abstained.
The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Named Executive Officers. Of the shares voted, 228,748,624 voted in favor, 10,177,711 voted against and 3,656,232 abstained. There were also 20,411,396 broker non-votes.
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.
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| BROWN & BROWN, INC. |
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Date: | May 9, 2024 | By: | /s/ Anthony M. Robinson |
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| Anthony M. Robinson Secretary |