Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the annual meeting of shareholders for SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., held on May 30, 2012. The filing details the results of shareholder votes regarding board elections and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported in this document. The primary events are the election of directors and the ratification of the accounting firm.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future business performance. It strictly documents the outcomes of the shareholder vote.
Shareholder Vote Results
- Board Elections (Class II Directors):
- William A. Etherington: 59,231,553 votes For; 12,169,824 votes Withheld; 406,955 Broker Non-Votes.
- Jonathan E. Michael: 71,062,791 votes For; 338,586 votes Withheld; 406,955 Broker Non-Votes.
- Auditor Ratification: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012.
- For: 71,656,798
- Against: 150,966
- Abstain: 568
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the terms of office for the newly elected Class II directors (expiring at the 2015 annual meeting).
- Confirm the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2012 fiscal year.
- Note the significant number of votes withheld for William A. Etherington compared to Jonathan E. Michael.