Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc., held on May 12, 2015. The filing details the submission of matters to a vote of security holders, specifically the election of directors and the ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a current report regarding corporate governance events rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Attendance: 23,151,070 shares were represented in person or by proxy, constituting approximately 83.0% of issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
Six directors were elected to serve until the 2016 annual meeting. The voting results were as follows:
| Director Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey W. Eckel | 16,069,904 | 537,520 | 6,543,646 |
| Mark J. Cirilli | 13,043,375 | 3,564,049 | 6,543,646 |
| Charles M. O'Neil | 12,640,068 | 3,967,356 | 6,543,646 |
| Richard J. Osborne | 15,247,848 | 1,359,576 | 6,543,646 |
| Steven G. Osgood | 16,111,740 | 495,684 | 6,543,646 |
| Jackalyne Pfannenstiel | 12,436,161 | 4,171,263 | 6,543,646 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,906,050 | 175,860 | 1,069,159 | 0 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document focuses solely on the results of the shareholder vote.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the tenure of the newly elected directors, which extends until the 2016 annual meeting.
- Confirm the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (6,543,646) regarding the director elections, indicating shares held in street name where brokers did not have discretionary voting power.
- Review the 2015 Proxy Statement referenced in the filing for detailed biographies of directors and further context on the proposals.