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 6, 2014

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:

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Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 6, 2014, 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 and an advisory, non-binding resolution to approve the Company’s executive compensation as described in the Company’s proxy materials. A breakdown of votes cast is set forth below.

                                        
1.
The election of directors:
 
 
For
 
Withheld
 
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodney D. Kent
 
3,819,676
 
100,473
 
1,751,919
Daniel L. Maneen
 
3,824,393
 
95,756
 
1,751,919
Richard B. Myers
 
3,826,617
 
93,532
 
1,751,919
Eric E. Stickels
 
3,796,026
 
124,123
 
1,751,919
Gerald N. Volk
 
3,822,363
 
97,786
 
1,751,919

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, 2014.

For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Votes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,519,496
 
121,851
 
30,721
 
-

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,632,887
 
182,703
 
104,558
 
1,751,919






    


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 9, 2014
By: /s/ Michael R. Kallet    
Michael R. Kallet
President and Chief Executive Officer