SEC Filing Summary: Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on December 14, 2010. The filing details the voting results for the election of directors and the re-appointment 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 report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Of the 136,694,840 common shares outstanding, 128,232,583 shares (93.81%) were represented at the meeting. Shareholders approved all proposals:
- Director Elections: All nominated directors were elected. Voting results varied by nominee, with "For" votes ranging from approximately 46 million to 125 million shares. Notable withhold votes included Dr. Harold T. Shapiro (8,152,619) and Christopher J. McGurk (7,988,667).
- Accounting Firm: The re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP was approved with 127,893,863 votes for, 242,449 against, and 96,271 abstentions.
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 serves solely to disclose the final, certified voting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific reasons for the significant number of withheld votes for certain director nominees (e.g., Dr. Harold T. Shapiro and Christopher J. McGurk) by reviewing the definitive Proxy Statement filed on December 6, 2010.
- Confirm the final composition of the Board of Directors following the election of all nominees.
- Note that the filing is signed by James Keegan, Chief Financial Officer, on December 17, 2010.