8-K/A
Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
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 19, 2022
Velocity Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-39183 | 46-0659719 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br> <br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 30699 Russell Ranch Road, Suite 295 | ||
| Westlake Village, California | 91362 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (818) 532-3700
(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<br> <br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br> <br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | VEL | The 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. ☐
Explanatory Note
This amendment restates Proposal III under Item 5.07 of the 8-K filed on May 23, 2022 relating to our Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 19, 2022.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Proposal III. The ratification of RSM US LLP as our independent auditor for 2022.
Our shareholders ratified RSM US LLP as our independent auditor for 2022 with the following votes:
| Number of Votes | |
|---|---|
| For | 32,034,201 |
| Against | 19,571 |
| Abstain | 435 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| Velocity Financial, Inc. | ||
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| Date: June 7, 2022 | By: | /s/ Roland T. Kelly |
| Roland T. Kelly<br> <br>Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |