SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2015, regarding events occurring at the annual meeting of shareholders held on May 28, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance matters.
Material Changes
The filing reports the results of shareholder votes on two proposals:
- Election of Directors: Shareholders elected William A. Etherington and Jonathan E. Michael as Class II directors. Their terms expire at the 2018 annual meeting.
- Ratification of Auditors: Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.
Voting Results
| Proposal | For | Against/Withheld | Abstain/Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Election of William A. Etherington | 58,064,501 | 19,389,505 (Withheld) | 1,450,190 (Broker Non-Votes) |
| Election of Jonathan E. Michael | 77,036,060 | 417,946 (Withheld) | 1,450,190 (Broker Non-Votes) |
| Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 78,852,665 | 40,953 (Against) | 10,578 (Abstain) |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- William A. Etherington received a significantly lower vote count compared to Jonathan E. Michael, with approximately 25% of votes withheld.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was overwhelmingly ratified as the independent auditor.
- The newly elected directors serve terms expiring in 2018.