W. R. Berkley Corporation - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on May 18, 2010, reporting on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on the same date. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding board elections and auditor ratification.
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 events.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are reported in this document. The primary events are the election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Management Commentary and Governance Results
The Annual Meeting resulted in the following actions:
- Election of Directors: Four directors were elected for a term expiring in 2013. All nominees received significant majority support.
- Auditor Ratification: Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- W. Robert Berkley, Jr. received 121,652,841 votes for, with 1,401,648 votes withheld.
- Ronald E. Blaylock received 121,957,961 votes for, with 1,096,528 votes withheld.
- Mark E. Brockbank received 121,210,684 votes for, with 1,843,805 votes withheld.
- Mary C. Farrell received 121,736,360 votes for, with 1,318,129 votes withheld.
- KPMG LLP ratification received 135,958,129 votes for, 608,340 votes against, and 35,393 abstentions.
- Broker non-votes totaled 13,547,373 for all director elections.