8-K
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST)
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 27, 2021
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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| England and Wales | 001-34652 | 98-1386780 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
529 Pleasant Street
Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703, United States
(Address of Principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
+1(508) 236 3800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares - nominal value €0.01 per share | ST | 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 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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| Item 5.07 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
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The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "General Meeting") of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (the “Company”) was held on May 27, 2021. A total of 135,504,535 ordinary shares, or 85.81% of the total shares entitled to vote, were represented at the General Meeting in person or by proxy. Set forth below are the matters the shareholders voted on and the final voting results. The proposals below are described in detail in the Proxy Statement for the General Meeting previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Ordinary resolution to approve the election of Directors:
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew C. Teich | 130,721,746 | 921,810 | 422,932 | 3,438,047 |
| Jeffrey J. Cote | 131,180,962 | 836,971 | 48,555 | 3,438,047 |
| John P. Absmeier | 131,859,007 | 119,896 | 87,585 | 3,438,047 |
| Daniel L. Black | 131,885,724 | 93,292 | 87,472 | 3,438,047 |
| Lorraine A. Bolsinger | 131,917,048 | 100,931 | 48,509 | 3,438,047 |
| James E. Heppelmann | 96,372,686 | 35,644,704 | 49,098 | 3,438,047 |
| Charles W. Peffer | 130,406,070 | 1,572,629 | 87,789 | 3,438,047 |
| Constance E. Skidmore | 131,222,116 | 794,862 | 49,510 | 3,438,047 |
| Steven A. Sonnenberg | 131,289,336 | 728,429 | 48,723 | 3,438,047 |
| Martha N. Sullivan | 131,098,982 | 919,482 | 48,024 | 3,438,047 |
| Stephen M. Zide | 131,031,117 | 946,686 | 88,685 | 3,438,047 |
Each of the nominees was elected for a term of one year.
- Ordinary advisory resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127,895,669 | 4,086,210 | 84,609 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary advisory vote to approve the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129,012,280 | 3,017,070 | 37,138 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2021:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134,609,738 | 845,336 | 49,461 | — |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary advisory resolution to approve the Director Compensation Report:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128,108,030 | 3,877,072 | 81,386 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to approve the reappointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's U.K. statutory auditor for fiscal year 2021:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135,213,194 | 242,089 | 49,252 | — |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to authorize the Audit Committee, for and on behalf of the Board, to determine the remuneration of Ernst & Young LLP, in its capacity as our U.K. statutory auditor:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135,336,802 | 117,293 | 50,440 | — |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to receive the Company's 2020 Annual Report and Accounts:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135,054,105 | 22,901 | 427,529 | — |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with section 551 of the U.K. Companies Act 2006, as amended (the "U.K. Companies Act"), to exercise all powers of the Company to issue equity securities:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130,079,690 | 1,977,781 | 9,017 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Special resolution to authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with section 570 of the U.K. Companies Act, to issue equity securities without the rights of preemption provided by section 561 of the U.K. Companies Act:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131,837,730 | 215,814 | 12,944 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Ordinary resolution to authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with section 551 of the U.K. Companies Act, to exercise all powers of the Company to issue equity shares under our equity incentive plans:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131,210,504 | 776,682 | 79,302 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
- Special resolution to authorize the Board of Directors, in accordance with section 570 of the U.K. Companies Act, to issue equity shares under our equity incentive plans without the rights of preemption provided by section 561 of the U.K. Companies Act:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131,256,797 | 728,320 | 81,371 | 3,438,047 |
This resolution was approved.
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.
| SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC | |
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| /s/ Maria Freve | |
| Date: June 1, 2021 | Name: Maria Freve |
| Title: Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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