UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2012
TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 000-53831 | 27-0540158 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, 4th Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 | ||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) | ||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (702) 589-3900
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 17, 2012. At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following three proposals and cast their votes as described below.
Proposal 1
The individuals listed below were elected at the Annual Meeting to serve on the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) until the next annual meeting of stockholders.
For | Withhold | Broker Non-Vote | ||||
Daniel A. Cassella | 19,491,351 | 626,947 | 124,021 | |||
Hunter C. Gary | 18,677,389 | 1,440,909 | 124,021 | |||
Carl C. Icahn | 18,677,389 | 1,440,909 | 124,021 | |||
James L. Nelson | 19,491,351 | 626,947 | 124,021 | |||
Daniel A. Ninivaggi | 18,677,389 | 1,440,909 | 124,021 | |||
Daniel H. Scott | 19,491,351 | 626,947 | 124,021 | |||
Anthony P. Rodio | 18,677,389 | 1,440,909 | 124,021 | |||
Proposal 2
A proposal to ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, as described in the proxy materials. This proposal was approved.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote | |||
20,242,319 | — | — | — | |||
Proposal 3
An advisory vote to approve executive compensation, as described in the proxy materials. This proposal was approved.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote | |||
20,116,454 | 1,844 | — | 124,021 | |||
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.
TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC. | ||
Date: May 17, 2012 | ||
By: | /s/ LANCE J. MILLAGE | |
Name: | Lance J. Millage | |
Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |