Regency Centers Corporation Files Form 8-K: Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

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Regency Centers Corporation, a prominent real estate investment trust, recently held its annual shareholder meeting on April 29, 2020. As a result, the company filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) detailing the voting outcomes of various proposals put to a vote by shareholders. The meeting was a crucial event for the company, as it provided an opportunity for shareholders to engage with the board of directors and weigh in on key company matters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eleven nominees were elected to the Regency Centers Corporation board of directors, with each receiving a significant number of votes in their favor. The nominees who received the most votes were Thomas W. Furphy, Deirdre J. Evens, and Karin M. Klein, who all received over 152 million votes.
  • Proposal Two, which concerned the advisory vote on executive compensation for Fiscal Year 2019, saw a significant number of votes in favor of the current compensation structure. The proposal passed with over 151 million votes in favor and less than 1.3 million votes against.
  • Shareholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm. This move ensures that the company will continue to receive high-quality accounting services as it navigates its business operations.

Statistics:

  • 151,914,521 votes were cast in favor of Joseph F. Azrack's election to the board of directors, while 677,980 votes were cast against.
  • 152,025,213 votes were cast in favor of Deirdre J. Evens' election to the board of directors, while 570,976 votes were cast against.
  • 151,228,345 votes were cast in favor of the advisory vote on executive compensation for Fiscal Year 2019.

Sources:

  • AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-4
  • REGANCY CENTERS CORPORATION FORM 8-K/A
  • SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION