8-K
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (XRAY)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 27, 2021 (May 26, 2021)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-16211 | 39-1434669 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
| 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, | Charlotte | North Carolina | 28277-3607 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(844) 848-0137
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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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, par value $0.01 per share | XRAY | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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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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.
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The annual meeting of shareholders of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. was held on May 26, 2021. The following matters were voted upon at the Annual Meeting, with the results indicated:
1.Election of ten directors to serve a one-year term and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.
| Director | For | Against | Abstain | Broke Non-Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a. | Eric K. Brandt | 178,802,673 | 13,497,284 | 1,447,469 | 6,718,632 |
| 1b. | Donald M. Casey Jr. | 193,291,649 | 315,908 | 139,869 | 6,718,632 |
| 1c. | Willie A. Deese | 189,040,040 | 4,635,518 | 71,868 | 6,718,632 |
| 1d. | Betsy D. Holden | 184,072,146 | 9,605,836 | 69,444 | 6,718,632 |
| 1e. | Clyde R. Hosein | 193,349,281 | 243,736 | 154,409 | 6,718,632 |
| 1f. | Arthur D. Kowaloff | 191,221,796 | 2,442,492 | 83,138 | 6,718,632 |
| 1g. | Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. | 191,979,616 | 1,240,009 | 527,801 | 6,718,632 |
| 1h. | Gregory T. Lucier | 190,374,101 | 2,925,483 | 447,842 | 6,718,632 |
| 1i. | Leslie F. Varon | 190,184,675 | 3,512,095 | 50,656 | 6,718,632 |
| 1j. | Janet S. Vergis | 192,518,579 | 1,160,339 | 68,508 | 6,718,632 |
2.Ratification of Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm for 2021.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188,757,435 | 11,661,816 | 46,807 | 0 |
3.Non-binding advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178,929,596 | 14,230,773 | 587,057 | 6,718,632 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
| By: | /s/ Keith J. Ebling |
|---|---|
| Keith J. Ebling | |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: May 27, 2021