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
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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May 7, 2014 (May 6, 2014)
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ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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0-3722
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58-1027114
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS employer
Identification No.)
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4370 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia
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30319
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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(404) 266-5500
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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.
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Atlantic American Corporation (the “Company”) was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at which the following matters were submitted to a vote of the shareholders, with voting results as set forth below:
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(a) A vote regarding the election of eight (8) directors of the Company to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified:
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Shares Voted
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For
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Withheld
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Not Voted
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Hilton H. Howell, Jr.
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17,461,381
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819,244
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2,131,259
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Edward E. Elson
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18,233,024
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47,601
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2,131,259
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Robin R. Howell
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17,458,602
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822,023
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2,131,259
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Samuel E. Hudgins
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17,496,581
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784,044
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2,131,259
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Harriett J. Robinson
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17,458,362
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822,263
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2,131,259
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Scott G. Thompson
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17,458,912
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821,713
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2,131,259
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William H. Whaley, M.D.
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17,429,703
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850,922
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2,131,259
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Dom H. Wyant
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18,215,768
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64,857
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2,131,259
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(b) A vote regarding ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2014 fiscal year:
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Shares Voted
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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20,371,620
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10,927
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29,337
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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.
ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ John G. Sample, Jr.
John G. Sample, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Date: May 7, 2014