BLACKBAUD INC current report, 23 June 2010

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K reports on the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders for Blackbaud, Inc., held on June 23, 2010. The filing details the election of directors and the ratification 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 events rather than financial performance.

Material Changes

There are no material financial changes reported in this filing. The primary events are the election of two Class C directors and the ratification of the auditor.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. It strictly documents the results of shareholder votes.

Important Facts for Investors to Verify

  • Director Elections: Marc E. Chardon was elected with 39,426,339 votes for and 780,992 votes against. John P. McConnell was elected with 29,286,372 votes for and 10,920,959 votes against.
  • Broker Non-Votes: There were 2,079,682 broker non-votes recorded for both director elections.
  • Auditor Ratification: Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending 2010 with 42,112,522 votes for and 174,491 votes against.
  • Term Expiration: The newly elected Class C directors serve terms expiring at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders.