SEC Filing Summary: Form 8-K
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Note: The request metadata lists "ADAMAS TRUST, INC.", but the filing text explicitly identifies the registrant as New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.) on May 21, 2012, reporting events that occurred on May 17, 2012. The filing details the results of the Company's 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held in New York, New York.
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 and voting results rather than financial performance.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following proposals were approved by stockholders at the 2012 Annual Meeting:
- Election of Directors: Five individuals were elected to the Board of Directors. The voting results were as follows:
| Director Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld |
|---|---|---|
| David R. Bock | 4,704,019 | 60,270 |
| Douglas E. Neal | 4,689,779 | 74,510 |
| Alan L. Hainey | 4,712,219 | 52,070 |
| Steven R. Mumma | 4,645,365 | 118,924 |
| Steven G. Norcutt | 4,709,093 | 55,196 |
There were 7,540,926 broker non-votes associated with the election of directors.
- Ratification of Auditors: Stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Votes For | 12,195,785 |
| Votes Against | 69,579 |
| Abstentions | 39,887 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the correct registrant name is New York Mortgage Trust, Inc., not Adamas Trust, Inc.
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected directors (serving until the next annual meeting or until a successor is qualified).
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (7,540,926) regarding the director election.
- Confirm Grant Thornton LLP's role as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012.