GBCI-04.29.2015-8K


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): April 29, 2015

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Montana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)
            000-18911
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
         81-0519541      

49 Commons Loop
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 756-4200

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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on April 29, 2015. The following matters were voted upon at the 2015 Annual Meeting:
1. The election of nine directors to serve on the board of directors until the 2016 annual meeting.
2. The approval of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan.
3. The approval of the 2015 Short Term Incentive Plan.
4. Consideration of an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s executive officers.
5. Ratification of the appointment of BKD, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.
The following is a summary of the voting results for the matters voted upon by the shareholders.
1. Election of Directors
Director’s Name
Votes For
Withheld
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
Michael J. Blodnick
54,990,736
117,072
8,803,241
Sherry L. Cladouhos
54,963,336
144,472
8,803,241
James M. English
54,813,123
294,685
8,803,241
Allen J. Fetscher
54,801,603
306,205
8,803,241
Annie M. Goodwin
54,936,034
171,774
8,803,241
Dallas I. Herron
54,988,788
119,020
8,803,241
Craig A. Langel
54,910,911
196,897
8,803,241
Douglas J. McBride
54,981,627
126,181
8,803,241
John W. Murdoch
54,963,103
144,705
8,803,241

Receiving a plurality of the votes cast, those nominated are the newly elected directors of the Company. They will hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or until they resign or are removed from office.
2. Approval of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
53,842,003
1,144,361
121,444
8,803,241

The 2015 Stock Incentive Plan is approved.



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3. Approval of the 2015 Short Term Incentive Plan
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
53,804,689
1,136,871
166,248
8,803,241

The 2015 Short Term Incentive Plan is approved.

4. Consideration of an Advisory (non-binding) Vote on Executive Compensation
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
53,755,289
1,186,647
165,872
8,803,241

The advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s executive officers is approved.


5. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
63,467,747
351,143
92,159
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BKD, LLP is ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015.



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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.

Dated: May 1, 2015
 
GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Michael J. Blodnick
 
 
By:
Michael J. Blodnick
 
 
 
President and CEO





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