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| EX-3.1 - EX-3.1 - GENTHERM Inc | thrm-ex31_201505287.htm |
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 28, 2015
GENTHERM INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan |
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0-21810 |
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95-4318554 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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21680 Haggerty Road, Ste. 101, Northville, MI |
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48167 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 504-0500
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
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))
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Item 5.07 |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
At the annual meeting of shareholders of Gentherm Incorporated (the “Company”) on May 28, 2015, shareholders: elected nine directors, each to serve for a one-year term or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified; ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2015; approved (on an advisory basis) the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and approved an amendment to the Company’s Restated Articles of Incorporation to eliminate cumulative voting in director elections, commencing with the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. On May 28, 2015, the Company filed with the State of Michigan its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The results of the voting are shown below.
Proposal No. 1 – Election of Directors
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Nominee |
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For |
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Withheld |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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Lewis Booth |
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29,143,030 |
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1,500,020 |
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3,242,021 |
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Francois J. Castaing |
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28,919,028 |
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1,724,022 |
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3,242,021 |
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Daniel R. Coker |
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29,230,496 |
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1,412,554 |
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3,242,021 |
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Sophie Desormière |
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29,152,322 |
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1,490,728 |
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3,242,021 |
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Maurice E.P. Gunderson |
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29,140,032 |
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1,503,018 |
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3,242,021 |
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Oscar B. Marx, III |
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29,073,427 |
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1,569,623 |
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3,242,021 |
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Carlos E. Mazzorin |
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29,142,910 |
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1,500,140 |
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3,242,021 |
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Franz Scherer |
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29,142,471 |
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1,500,579 |
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3,242,021 |
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Byron T. Shaw II |
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29,143,468 |
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1,499,582 |
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3,242,021 |
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Proposal No. 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2015
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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33,448,214 |
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340,066 |
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96,791 |
Proposal No. 3 – Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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29,040,992 |
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1,454,796 |
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147,262 |
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3,242,021 |
Proposal No. 4 – Approval of an Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation to Eliminate Cumulative Voting in Director Elections
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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18,127,550 |
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12,409,083 |
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106,417 |
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3,242,021 |
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d)Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Gentherm Incorporated |
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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.
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GENTHERM INCORPORATED |
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By: |
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/s/ Kenneth J. Phillips |
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Kenneth J. Phillips |
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Vice-President and General Counsel |
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Date: May 28, 2015 |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Gentherm Incorporated |
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