Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K covers the annual meeting of stockholders held by Brookdale Senior Living Inc. on June 15, 2010. The report was filed on June 18, 2010, pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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 and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
There were no material changes to financial operations reported. The primary event was the successful re-election of Class II directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Corporate Governance and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Director Elections: Jackie M. Clegg, Tobia Ippolito, and James R. Seward were reelected as Class II directors for a three-year term. The terms of Frank M. Bumstead, Wesley R. Edens, Jeffrey R. Leeds, Mark J. Schulte, W.E. Sheriff, and Dr. Samuel Waxman continued.
- Auditor Ratification: The proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2010 was approved.
| Director Nominee | Votes For | Withhold Authority | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie M. Clegg | 91,827,386 | 4,338,514 | 6,236,862 |
| Tobia Ippolito | 95,634,760 | 531,140 | 6,236,862 |
| James R. Seward | 92,194,288 | 3,971,612 | 6,236,862 |
| Proposal | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP | 98,989,663 | 3,361,821 | 51,278 |
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the continued tenure of the newly reelected Class II directors.
- Verify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for the 2010 fiscal year.
- Note that this filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or risk disclosures related to operational performance.