SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
UNITED STATES
Washington, DC 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) April 29, 2016
REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida
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001-12298
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59-3191743
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
(Commission
File Number) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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One Independent Drive, Suite 114
Jacksonville, Florida |
32202
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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: (904)-598-7000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 29, 2016, the Company held an annual meeting of its shareholders to vote on the following proposals:
Proposal One – Election of Directors: The board of directors nominated nine nominees to stand for election at the 2016 meeting and each of the nominees were elected at the meeting. In accordance with the voting results listed below, the nominees were elected to serve until the 2017 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
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Nominee
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Votes For
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Votes Withheld
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Martin E. Stein, Jr.
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82,353,928
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7,309,524
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Raymond L. Bank
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81,806,687
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7,856,765
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Bryce Blair
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71,425,559
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18,237,893
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C. Ronald Blankenship
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88,299,495
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1,363,957
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J. Dix Druce, Jr.
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84,262,634
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5,400,818
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Mary Lou Fiala
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82,445,141
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7,218,311
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David P. O'Connor
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88,931,182
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732,270
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John C. Schweitzer
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81,806,940
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7,856,512
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Thomas G. Wattles
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87,981,297
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1,682,155
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Broker Non-Votes
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1,436,638
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Proposal Two –An Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation for Fiscal Year 2015: In accordance with the voting results listed below, the Company's executive compensation for fiscal year 2015 has been approved.
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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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82,974,864
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6,609,905
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78,683
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1,436,638
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Proposal Three – Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accountant: The board of directors selected the accounting firm of KPMG LLP to serve as the independent registered public accountants for the Company for the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. The board of directors directed that the appointment of the independent accountants be submitted for ratification by the shareholders at the annual meeting. The shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accountants for the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 in accordance with the voting results listed below.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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90,358,509
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735,407
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6,174
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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.
REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION
(registrant)
April 29, 2016 By: /s/ Barbara C. Johnston________________
Barbara C. Johnston, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel