8-K
TANGER INC. (SKT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 15, 2020
TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| North Carolina | 1-11986 | 56-1815473 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 360, Greensboro, NC 27408
(Address of principal executive offices)
(336) 292-3010
(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 the 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 Shares, <br>$0.01 par value | SKT | 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. o
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 15, 2020, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders for 2020 (the "Annual Meeting"). The first matter on which the common shareholders voted was the election of seven directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The results of the voting are as shown below:
| Nominees | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey B. Citrin | 38,480,355 | 2,227,492 | 564,783 | 29,814,904 |
| David B. Henry | 35,910,837 | 4,798,767 | 563,027 | 29,814,904 |
| Thomas J. Reddin | 38,174,887 | 2,553,172 | 544,571 | 29,814,904 |
| Bridget M. Ryan-Berman | 38,342,859 | 2,398,863 | 530,908 | 29,814,904 |
| Susan E. Skerritt | 39,919,794 | 824,427 | 528,409 | 29,814,904 |
| Steven B. Tanger | 38,898,999 | 1,892,901 | 480,731 | 29,814,904 |
| Luis A. Ubiñas | 39,846,359 | 884,859 | 541,412 | 29,814,904 |
The second matter on which the common shareholders voted was the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. The results of the voting are as shown below:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69,735,323 | 767,230 | 584,980 | — |
The third matter on which the common shareholders voted was the approval, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, of named executive officer compensation. The results of the voting are as shown below:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,870,174 | 13,488,725 | 913,731 | 29,814,904 |
Based on the foregoing votes, each of the seven nominees named above were elected, and each other matter was approved.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD.
A copy of the Company's press release is hereby furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specified otherwise. The information found on, or otherwise accessible through, the Company's website is not incorporated into, and does not form a part of, this current report on Form 8-K or any other report or document the Company files with or furnishes to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
| 99.1 | Press release announcing the election of the Company's directors and officers. |
|---|---|
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 15, 2020
TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC.
By: /s/ James F. Williams
James F. Williams
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit
EXHIBIT 99.1
Tanger Elects Directors and Officers
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 15, 2020 Today, the shareholders of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) elected the following directors to serve until the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders:
| David B. Henry | Non-Executive Chair of the Board |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey B. Citrin | Independent Director |
| Thomas J. Reddin | Independent Director |
| Bridget M. Ryan-Berman | Independent Director |
| Susan E. Skerritt | Independent Director |
| Luis A. Ubiñas | Independent Director |
| Steven B. Tanger | Director |
The Board of Directors also elected the following officers to serve until the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders:
| Steven B. Tanger | Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Stephen J. Yalof | President & Chief Operating Officer |
| James F. Williams | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| Chad D. Perry | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
| Lisa J. Morrison | Executive Vice President of Leasing |
| Virginia R. Summerell | Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary |
| Carrie A. Warren | Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer |
| Charles A. Worsham | Senior Vice President of Construction & Development |
| Laura M. Atwell | Vice President of Marketing |
| Brian A. Auger | Vice President & Corporate Counsel |
| Leigh M. Boyer | Vice President & Corporate Counsel |
| Joshua D. Cox | Vice President of Tax |
| Kimberly A. Dane | Vice President of Operations |
| Rick L. Farrar | Vice President of Information Technology |
| Thomas J. Guerrieri Jr. | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller |
| Cyndi M. Holt | Vice President of Investor Relations |
| Beth G. Lippincott | Vice President of Leasing |
| Quentin N. Pell | Vice President of Corporate Communications & Enterprise Risk Management |
| Mary E. Shifflette | Vice President of Leasing |
| Mary Anne Williams | Vice President of Human Resources |
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that presently operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.3 million square feet, leased to over 2,800 stores which are operated by more than 510 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 39 years of experience in the outlet industry. Tanger Outlet Centers continue to attract more than 181 million visitors annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
CONTACT:
Jim Williams Cyndi Holt
EVP and CFO VP Investor Relations
(336) 834-6800 (336) 834-6892
Jim.Williams@TangerOutlets.com Cyndi.Holt@tangeroutlets.com