Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of Newmont Corporation's 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 28, 2021. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It is a corporate governance report focused solely on shareholder voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
All three proposals presented at the Annual Meeting were approved by the stockholders. The specific results were as follows:
- Proposal #1 (Election of Directors): All 12 nominees were elected. Support ranged from 90.01% for Julio M. Quintana to 99.80% for Susan Story. Notably, Julio M. Quintana received the highest percentage of withheld votes at 9.99%.
- Proposal #2 (Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation): Approved with 93.34% of votes cast in favor. Votes against totaled 6.50%.
- Proposal #3 (Ratification of Auditor): Ernst & Young LLP was ratified with 99.64% of votes cast in favor.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or a discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is limited to the tabulation of votes cast at the annual meeting.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific reasons for the 9.99% withheld vote for director Julio M. Quintana, which was significantly higher than for other nominees.
- Confirm the total number of broker non-votes (49,620,554) and their impact on the quorum and voting thresholds.
- Review the company's subsequent filings (e.g., 10-K or 10-Q) for the financial metrics absent from this 8-K.