Kinder Morgan, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2013. The filing was submitted on May 9, 2013. A total of 921,678,742 shares were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum.
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
Stockholders voted on two primary proposals:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors All eleven nominated directors were elected. Notable voting patterns included:
| Nominee | For Votes | Withheld Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard D. Kinder | 759,091,901 | 24,995,456 |
| Joel V. Staff | 675,136,642 | 108,950,715 |
| Michael C. Morgan | 782,057,793 | 2,029,564 |
- Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors The selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2013 was approved.
| Vote Type | Count |
|---|---|
| For | 914,686,034 |
| Against | 6,286,871 |
| Abstain | 705,837 |
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
- Verify the high number of "Withheld" votes for director Joel V. Staff (approx. 109 million) compared to other nominees.
- Confirm the total number of non-votes (137,591,385) which remained constant across all director elections.
- Note that the auditor ratification received overwhelming support with over 914 million votes in favor.