8-K
TENET HEALTHCARE CORP (THC)
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
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Date of Report: May 6, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)
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TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 1-7293 | 95-2557091 |
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| (State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification Number) |
14201 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75254
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(469) 893-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange <br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, $0.05 par value | THC | NYSE |
| 6.875% Senior Notes due 2031 | THC31 | NYSE |
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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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).
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| Item 5.07. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
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The 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (the “Company”) was held on May 6, 2022. Below are the final voting results from the meeting.
1. The Company’s shareholders elected the following nominees to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors, each to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected or qualified, whichever is later, or until the director’s earlier resignation or removal:
| FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER<br><br>NON-VOTES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald A. Rittenmeyer | 86,706,445 | 1,288,932 | 47,943 | 6,803,958 |
| J. Robert Kerrey | 85,492,681 | 2,503,766 | 46,873 | 6,803,958 |
| James L. Bierman | 86,145,447 | 1,850,863 | 47,010 | 6,803,958 |
| Richard W. Fisher | 87,315,477 | 679,897 | 47,946 | 6,803,958 |
| Meghan M. FitzGerald | 86,411,402 | 1,590,382 | 41,536 | 6,803,958 |
| Cecil D. Haney | 86,575,789 | 1,421,227 | 46,304 | 6,803,958 |
| Christopher S. Lynch | 87,317,502 | 678,600 | 47,218 | 6,803,958 |
| Richard J. Mark | 87,318,842 | 677,309 | 47,169 | 6,803,958 |
| Tammy Romo | 87,293,370 | 708,767 | 41,183 | 6,803,958 |
| Saumya Sutaria | 87,925,812 | 79,060 | 38,448 | 6,803,958 |
| Nadja Y. West | 86,580,713 | 1,417,636 | 44,971 | 6,803,958 |
2. The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation:
| FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER<br><br>NON-VOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85,140,056 | 2,843,356 | 59,908 | 6,803,958 |
3. The Company’s shareholders approved the First Amendment to the Tenet Healthcare 2019 Stock Incentive Plan.
| FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER<br><br>NON-VOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85,632,550 | 2,347,730 | 63,040 | 6,803,958 |
4 The Company’s shareholders approved the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2022:
| FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | BROKER<br><br>NON-VOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93,860,868 | 910,170 | 76,240 | -0- |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ||
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| Date: May 9, 2022 | By: | /s/ THOMAS ARNST |
| Name: Thomas Arnst | ||
| Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |