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): March 14, 2013
THE PANTRY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
000-25813 |
56-1574463 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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305 Gregson Drive Cary, North Carolina |
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27511 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 774-6700
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Pantry, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 14, 2013. The stockholders considered three proposals, each of which is described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement dated January 24, 2013.
Proposal 1: Election of nine nominees to serve as directors each for a period of one year or until the election and qualification of his successor. The votes were cast as follows:
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Name |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Broker Non-Votes |
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Edwin J. Holman |
19,638,410 |
997,777 |
1,585,272 |
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Robert F. Bernstock |
19,646,621 |
989,566 |
1,585,272 |
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Paul L. Brunswick |
19,648,468 |
987,719 |
1,585,272 |
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Wilfred A. Finnegan |
19,646,821 |
989,366 |
1,585,272 |
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Dennis G. Hatchell |
19,648,168 |
988,019 |
1,585,272 |
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Terry L. McElroy |
19,646,819 |
989,368 |
1,585,272 |
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Mark D. Miles |
19,643,914 |
992,273 |
1,585,272 |
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Bryan E. Monkhouse |
19,644,512 |
991,675 |
1,585,272 |
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Thomas M. Murnane |
19,608,073 |
1,028,114 |
1,585,272 |
Abstentions: 0
All director nominees were duly elected.
Proposal 2: Advisory (nonbinding) vote to approve named executive officer compensation (“say-on-pay”). The votes were cast as follows:
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstain |
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Advisory (nonbinding) vote on executive compensation |
20,419,743 |
166,096 |
50,348 |
Broker Non-Votes: 1,585,272
Proposal 2 was approved on an advisory basis.
Proposal 3: Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2013. The votes were cast as follows:
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Votes For |
Votes Against |
Abstain |
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Ratification of appointment of Independent Public Accountants |
21,981,096 |
198,775 |
41,588 |
Broker Non-Votes: 0
Proposal 3 was approved.
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.
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THE PANTRY, INC. |
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By: |
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/s/ B. Clyde Preslar |
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B. Clyde Preslar Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: March 14, 2013 |
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