Form 8-K PLUG POWER INC For: May 18
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2016
Plug Power Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-34392 |
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22-3672377 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission File |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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Number) |
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Identification No.) |
968 Albany Shaker Road, |
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12110 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (518) 782-7700
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Plug Power Inc. (the Company) held its annual meeting of stockholders on May 18, 2016 (the Annual Meeting). At the Annual Meeting, the Companys stockholders voted upon the following two matters, which are described in detail in the Companys Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2016:
1. The election of four directors each to hold office until the Companys 2019 annual meeting of stockholders and until such directors successor is duly elected and qualified or until such directors earlier resignation or removal; and
2. The ratification of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for 2016.
The votes cast with respect to the election of directors were as follows:
Director |
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Votes For |
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Withheld |
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George C. McNamee |
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28,417,641 |
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4,790,633 |
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Johannes M. Roth |
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31,356,615 |
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1,851,659 |
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Xavier Pontone |
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20,222,460 |
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12,985,814 |
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Gregory L. Kenausis |
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31,400,084 |
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1,808,190 |
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There were 98,413,126 broker non-votes on this matter. Each of George C. McNamee, Johannes M. Roth, Xavier Pontone and Gregory L. Kenausis was elected as a Class II director, each to hold office until the Companys 2019 annual meeting of stockholders and until such directors successor is duly elected and qualified or until such directors earlier resignation or removal.
The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for 2016 was approved and the results of the vote were as follows:
For: |
128,592,545 |
Against: |
1,421,001 |
Abstain: |
1,607,854 |
There were no broker non-votes on this matter.
A copy of the Companys press release announcing the results of the Annual Meeting is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Title |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of the Company dated May 23, 2016 |
SIGNATURE
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.
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Plug Power Inc. | |
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Date: May 23, 2016 |
By: |
/s/ Gerard L. Conway, Jr. | |
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Name: |
Gerard L. Conway, Jr. |
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Title: |
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
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News Release |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLUG POWER ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING
LATHAM, NY May 23, 2016 Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leader in providing energy solutions that change the way the world moves, today announces the results of its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held on May 18, 2016. The number of shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was 185,827,339. The number of shares of common stock present or represented by valid proxy at the Annual Meeting was 131,621,400 (70.83 percent).
Based on the voting results from the Annual Meeting, consistent with the recommendations of the Board of Directors, stockholders approved all proposals as follows:
· The re-election of George C. McNamee, Johannes M. Roth, Xavier Pontone and Gregory L. Kenausis as Class II Directors;
· The ratification of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for 2016.
Plug Power will file a Form 8-K to report the specific voting results.
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About Plug Power Inc.
The architects of modern hydrogen and fuel cell technology, Plug Power has revolutionized the industry with its simple GenKey solution, elements of which are designed to increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints in a reliable, cost-effective way. Plug Powers GenKey solution couples together all the necessary elements to power, fuel and service a customer. Plug Power is the partner that customers trust to take their businesses into the future. For more information about Plug Power, visit www.plugpower.com.
Media and Investor Relations Contact: |
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Teal Vivacqua |
Plug Power Inc. |
Phone: 518.738.0269 |
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