Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 12, 2020. The company is incorporated in Illinois and its common stock trades under the symbol CVR on the NYSE American.
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 events and voting results.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates were disclosed in this filing. The primary events were the election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Corporate Actions and Voting Results
The following matters were submitted to a vote of security holders:
- Election of Directors: All eight nominees were elected to serve terms ending at the 2021 Annual Meeting.
- Auditor Ratification: The selection of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2020 was ratified.
Voting Summary
| Proposal | Votes For | Votes Against/Withheld | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Election of Directors (Aggregate) | 4,440,728 | 185,192 (Withheld) | N/A |
| Ratification of Crowe LLP | 857,434 | 888 | 5,423 |
Note: Broker non-votes of 293,421 were recorded for the director elections but did not affect the outcome.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full list of elected directors and their biographies in the proxy statement dated March 23, 2020.
- Confirm the engagement letter terms with Crowe LLP for the 2020 fiscal year.
- Review the company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial performance data, as this 8-K contains no financial metrics.