Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 14, 2011. The record date for the meeting was April 18, 2011.
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 voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Two proposals were submitted to a vote by stockholders. A total of 11,298,795 shares were present in person or by proxy out of 15,458,107 shares entitled to vote.
Proposal 1: Election of Class II Directors
Three nominees were elected to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2014 Annual Meeting.
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russel D. Hays | 9,225,017 | 485,226 | 1,588,552 |
| George D. LeMaitre, M.D. | 9,218,161 | 492,082 | 1,588,552 |
| William N. Thorndike | 8,914,689 | 795,554 | 1,588,552 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Independent Auditor
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
| Proposal | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP | 10,574,961 | 11,124 | 712,710 | 0 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirmation that the three Class II directors (Hays, LeMaitre, Thorndike) were successfully elected.
- Verification that Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the auditor for the 2011 fiscal year.
- Review of the significant number of broker non-votes (1,588,552) on the director election, which may indicate institutional holdings without voting instructions.