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 June 4, 2012
(Date of earliest event reported May 30, 2012)
GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-34709
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05-0574281
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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Identification Number)
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13927 South Gessner Road
Missouri City, TX 77489
(Address of principal executive offices)
(713) 972-9200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
SECTION 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On May 30, 2012, Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The matters voted upon and the final voting results are as stated below:
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ELECT THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) DIRECTORS
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Vote Type
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Voted
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For
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28,053,364
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Richard A. Degner
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Withheld
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613,752
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Non-Votes
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5,487,693
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For
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28,284,360
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Proposal 1
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Michael C. Forrest
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Withheld
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382,756
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Non-Votes
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5,487,693
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For
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28,194,769
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Michael S. Bahorich
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Withheld
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472,347
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Non-Votes
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5,487,693
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APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION FOR
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For
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27,862,148
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Proposal 2
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THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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Against
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239,979
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Abstain
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564,989
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Non-Votes
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5,487,693
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APPROVE THE COMPANY’S 2011 EMPLOYEE
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For
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28,036,413
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Proposal 3
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STOCK PURCHASE PLAN (“ESPP”)
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Against
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68,818
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Abstain
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561,885
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Non-Votes
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5,487,693
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RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF UHY, LLP AS THE
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For
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34,080,840
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Proposal 4
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC |
Against
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67,124
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| ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2012 FISCAL YEAR |
Abstain
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6,845
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Non-Votes
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0
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All three (3) nominated directors were elected to serve for a three-year term expiring at the 2015 Annual Meeting.
The proposal to hold an advisory vote on the approval of executive compensation was approved.
The proposal to approve the Company’s 2011 ESPP was approved.
UHY, LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm for the 2012 fiscal year.
For additional information on these proposals, please see the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2012.
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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GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC.
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June 4, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Christopher P. Graham
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Christopher P. Graham
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Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
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