Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. (the "Company"), held on June 21, 2018. The filing details the submission of matters to a vote of security holders, specifically the election of directors and the ratification of independent auditors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A total of 19,065,229 shares of common stock were present in person or by proxy. The following matters were approved:
- Election of Directors: Five nominees were elected to the Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting. Voting results were as follows:
| Nominee | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James C. Hunt | 7,937,138 | 434,481 | 10,693,610 |
| Neil A. Cummins | 7,337,047 | 1,034,572 | 10,693,610 |
| William A. Houlihan | 7,443,348 | 928,271 | 10,693,610 |
| Walter C. Keenan | 7,285,743 | 1,085,876 | 10,693,610 |
| David Oston | 7,766,487 | 605,132 | 10,693,610 |
- Ratification of Auditors: The appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, was ratified.
| For | Against | Abstain |
|---|---|---|
| 18,184,248 | 478,074 | 402,907 |
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
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected directors (James C. Hunt, Neil A. Cummins, William A. Houlihan, Walter C. Keenan, and David Oston) extends until the next annual meeting.
- Verify that Grant Thornton LLP is the appointed auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (10,693,610) recorded for the director elections, indicating shares held by brokers that were not voted on these matters.
- Review the Company's most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial performance data, as this 8-K contains no financial metrics.