8-K


 
 

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 20, 2016

Universal Forest Products, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-22684
(Commission File Number)
38-1465835
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2801 East Beltline, NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
49525
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 364-6161

None
(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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Section 5
Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.07
Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information, and Exhibits

On April 20, 2016, the Company held its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  The matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders through the solicitation of proxies; the proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 8, 2016.  The voting results are as follows:






Proposal 1 - Election of Directors

The following individual was elected to serve as a director of the Company to hold office until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws:

Nominee
 
For
 
Withheld
 
Broker Non-Votes
Michael G. Wooldridge
 
17,643,041
 
141,161
 
943,236

The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company to hold office until the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws:

Nominee
 
For
 
Withheld
 
Broker Non-Votes
William G. Currie
 
17,235,921
 
551,281
 
943,236
John M. Engler
 
17,636,211
 
150,991
 
943,236
Bruce A. Merino
 
17,652,447
 
134,755
 
943,236

Proposal 2 - Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2016.

The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016.

 
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
 
 
18,720,039
 
6,398
 
4,001
 
 

Proposal 3 -Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on Executive Compensation.

The shareholders approved the proposed resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC.

 
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Votes
 
13,840,155
 
3,754,971
 
192,076
 
943,236



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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, thereunto duly authorized.






 
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Dated: April 20, 2016
By:
/s/ Michael R. Cole
 
 
Michael R. Cole
 
 
Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer
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