UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 5, 2016
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 000-15087 | 93-0926999 |
(State of other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA | 52317 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(319) 626-3600 |
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): |
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 5, 2016, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") was held, at which meeting six (6) directors were elected to serve as the Board of Directors until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2016 was ratified.
The voting tabulation on the election of directors was as follows:
Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-votes | ||||||
Michael J. Gerdin | 70,543,207 | 2,281,145 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
Dr. Benjamin J. Allen | 72,354,232 | 470,120 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
Lawrence D. Crouse | 64,770,428 | 8,053,924 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
James G. Pratt | 72,460,493 | 363,859 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
Dr. Tahira K. Hira | 67,734,198 | 5,090,154 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
Larry J. Gordon | 67,810,568 | 5,013,784 | 2,152,454 | ||||||
The voting tabulation on the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2016 was as follow:
For | Against | Abstain | ||
74,954,709 | 21,402 | 695 | ||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. | ||||
Date: | May 6, 2016 | By: /s/ John P. Cosaert | ||
John P. Cosaert | ||||
Executive Vice President - Finance, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||