8-K
Belden Inc. (BDC)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2022
Belden Inc.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)
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| Delaware | 001-12561 | 36-3601505 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(314) 854-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if this Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, $0.01 par value | BDC | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 25, 2022, the Belden Inc. (the “Company”) held its regular Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The stockholders considered three proposals. The results of the voting were as follows:
Proposal 1: Election of Nine Directors for a One-Year Term.
| Shares Voted For | Shares Voted Against | Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Aldrich | 40,196,617 | 1,377,897 | 17,311 | 682,663 |
| Lance C. Balk | 40,326,680 | 1,247,719 | 17,426 | 682,663 |
| Steven W. Berglund | 41,141,649 | 432,197 | 17,979 | 682,663 |
| Diane D. Brink | 40,929,975 | 645,754 | 16,096 | 682,663 |
| Judy L. Brown | 40,541,944 | 1,033,784 | 16,097 | 682,663 |
| Nancy Calderon | 41,126,553 | 449,048 | 16,224 | 682,663 |
| Jonathan C. Klein | 40,785,515 | 788,543 | 17,767 | 682,663 |
| Gregory J. McCray | 41,074,863 | 499,535 | 17,427 | 682,663 |
| Roel Vestjens | 40,916,977 | 658,170 | 16,678 | 682,663 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Ernst & Young as Independent Registered Public Accountant.
| For | Against | Abstain |
|---|---|---|
| 41,355,080 | 902,792 | 16,616 |
Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,767,951 | 804,109 | 19,765 | 682,663 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BELDEN INC. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: May 26, 2022 | By: | /s/ Brian E. Anderson |
| Brian E. Anderson | ||
| Senior Vice President-Legal, General | ||
| Counsel and Corporate Secretary |