SEC Filing Summary: The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report, dated April 2, 2025, details the results of The Cooper Companies, Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on that date. The filing reports on the voting outcomes for four specific proposals submitted to shareholders.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is strictly a report on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were voted upon and approved by stockholders:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): All seven nominees were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Notable vote counts included Albert G. White III (179,537,635 For) and Maria Rivas, M.D. (178,647,210 For).
- Proposal 2 (Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation): Stockholders approved an amendment to provide for the exculpation of officers. Votes: 158,914,598 For vs. 21,339,318 Against.
- Proposal 3 (Ratification of Auditors): The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, was ratified. Votes: 171,293,379 For vs. 13,420,877 Against.
- Proposal 4 (Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation): The advisory resolution approving Named Executive Officer compensation was adopted. Votes: 162,444,656 For vs. 16,152,404 Against.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It references the definitive Proxy Statement filed on February 19, 2025, for detailed descriptions of the proposals.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific terms of the officer exculpation amendment approved in Proposal 2 by reviewing the Proxy Statement.
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected directors, which extends until the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Review the full compensation details for Named Executive Officers referenced in the advisory vote (Proposal 4).
- Note that KPMG LLP is confirmed as the auditor for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025.