UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 26, 2016
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GENTHERM INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan | 0-21810 | 95-4318554 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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21680 Haggerty Road, Ste. 101, Northville, MI | 48167 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 504-0500
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
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:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the annual meeting of shareholders of Gentherm Incorporated (the “Company”) on May 26, 2016, the shareholders: elected nine directors, each to serve for a one-year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified; ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2016; approved (on an advisory basis) the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws to increase the minimum and maximum size of the Board of Directors. The results of the voting are shown below.
Proposal No. 1 – Election of Directors
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Nominee | | | For | | | Withheld | | | Broker Non-Votes | |
Lewis Booth | | | | 30,611,574 | | | | 1,543,850 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Francois J. Castaing | | | | 30,280,811 | | | | 1,874,613 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Daniel R. Coker | | | | 30,617,424 | | | | 1,538,000 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Sophie Desormière | | | | 30,616,557 | | | | 1,538,867 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Maurice E.P. Gunderson | | | | 30,616,004 | | | | 1,539,420 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Yvonne Hao | | | | 31,800,327 | | | | 355,097 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Ronald Hundzinski | | | | 31,800,583 | | | | 354,481 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Oscar B. Marx, III | | | | 30,286,713 | | | | 1,868,711 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Byron T. Shaw II | | | | 31,814,889 | | | | 340,535 | | | | 2,245,589 | |
Proposal No. 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2016
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For | | Against | | Abstain |
33,934,051 | | 352,163 | | 114,799 |
Proposal No. 3 – Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
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For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
29,647,433 | | 2,163,995 | | 343,996 | | 2,245,589 |
Proposal No. 4 – Approval of an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws to increase the minimum and maximum size of the Board of Directors
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For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes |
31,770,642 | | 30,744 | | 354,038 | | 2,245,589 |
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Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Gentherm Incorporated |
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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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GENTHERM INCORPORATED |
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By: | /s/ Kenneth J. Phillips |
| Kenneth J. Phillips |
| Vice-President and General Counsel |
Date: May 26, 2016
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Gentherm Incorporated |
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