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): May 7, 2013

 

ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   001-34813   80-0632920

(State or Other Jurisdiction)
of Incorporation)

 

(Commission
File No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

182 Main Street, Oneida, New York 13421-1676

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(315) 363-2000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(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:

 

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

On May 7, 2013, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders considered the election of directors, the ratification of independent registered public accountants, an advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the Company’s executive compensation as described in the Company’s proxy materials, and an advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to the frequency that stockholders will vote on the Company’s executive compensation. A breakdown of votes cast is set forth below.

 

          Broker     
1.  The election of directors:  For   Withheld   non-votes 
                
  John E. Haskell   4,250,017    49,134    1,643,950 
                   
  Michael R. Kallet   4,248,895    50,256    1,643,950 
                   
  Nancy E. Ryan   4,253,082    46,069    1,643,950 
                   
  John A. Wight, M.D.   4,250,754    46,069    1,643,950 

 

2. The ratification of the appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2013.

 

For   Against   Abstain  

Broker

non-votes

 
                  
 5,884,066    36,696    22,339     

 

3.An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the Company’s executive compensation as described in the Company’s proxy statement.

 

For   Against   Abstain  

Broker

non-votes

 
                  
 4,074,337    133,632    91,182    1,643,950 

 

4.An advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to the frequency that stockholders will vote on the Company’s executive compensation.
One Year   Two Years   Three Years   Abstain  

Broker

non-votes

 
                       
 4,051,295    41,501    55,593    150,762    1,643,950 

 

 

 

 
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a)No financial statements of businesses acquired are required.

 

(b)No pro forma financial information is required.

 

(c)Not Applicable.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.                    Description

 

None.

 
 

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.

 

    ONEIDA FINANCIAL CORP.
     
     
     
DATE: May 13, 2013 By: /s/ Michael R. Kallet                                   
    Michael R. Kallet
    President and Chief Executive Officer