Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Oil States International, Inc., held on May 9, 2023. The filing details the outcomes of five proposals submitted to security holders, including director elections, executive compensation advisory votes, auditor ratification, and corporate charter amendments.
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 and voting results rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following material actions were approved by stockholders:
- Director Elections: Lawrence R. Dickerson and Cindy B. Taylor were elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis.
- Voting Frequency: Stockholders approved conducting the advisory vote on executive compensation annually.
- Auditor Ratification: Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.
- Charter Amendment: The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was approved.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves as a record of the completed annual meeting proceedings.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Confirmation that Lawrence R. Dickerson and Cindy B. Taylor have officially assumed their roles on the Board of Directors.
- Verification that the annual frequency for executive compensation advisory votes is now codified in company policy.
- Confirmation that Ernst & Young LLP has formally accepted the appointment for the 2023 fiscal year.
- Review of the specific changes contained within the approved Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.