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| DEF 14A | |||||||||
| HRG GROUP, INC. filed this Form DEF 14A on 07/27/2016 | |||||||||
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How are broker “non-votes” and abstentions treated? Broker “non-votes” and shares held as of the Record Date by holders who are present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting but who have abstained from voting or have not voted with respect to some or all of such shares on any proposal to be voted on at the Annual Meeting will be counted as present for purposes of establishing a quorum. Broker “non-votes” and abstentions will: (i) have no effect on the outcome of the votes on Proposal 1 (election of directors) because this proposal is determined by a plurality vote; (ii) have the effect of a vote against Proposal 2 (ratification of KPMG’s appointment as auditors) because approval of this proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote; and (iii) have no effect on the outcome of the votes on Proposal 3 (re-approval of the material terms of the performance goals under the 2011 Plan for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code) because approval of this proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast on this proposal. Who will count the votes and serve as the inspector of election? The Company expects to engage American Stock Transfer & Trust as the independent inspector of election to tabulate stockholder votes at the Annual Meeting. In the event American Stock Transfer & Trust is not engaged, one or more persons appointed by the Company will serve as the inspector of election. Who is making and paying for this proxy solicitation? This proxy is solicited on behalf of our Board. Certain officers, directors and other employees may also solicit proxies on our behalf by mail, telephone, fax, Internet or in person. The Company is paying for the cost of preparing, assembling and mailing this proxy soliciting material. We have engaged Georgeson LLC (“Georgeson”) to assist us in the distribution of proxy materials and the solicitation of votes described above. We will bear the costs of the fees for the solicitation agent, which are not expected to exceed $7,500, excluding out-of-pocket expenses. Brokers, nominees, fiduciaries and other custodians have been requested to forward soliciting material to the beneficial owners of common shares held of record by them, and these custodians will be reimbursed for their reasonable charges and expenses to forward our proxy materials to their customers or principals. What is the deadline to propose actions for consideration at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders? We expect to hold our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in September 2017. Under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, for a stockholder’s proposal to be considered timely for inclusion in our proxy statement and form of proxy relating to the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, generally we must receive such proposal by the close of business on the 120th day prior to the first anniversary of the date of this Proxy Statement. However, if the date of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is more than 30 days before or after the first anniversary of this year’s Annual Meeting, we must receive such proposal within a reasonable time prior to the Company beginning to print and distribute proxy materials for such meeting. For a stockholder’s proposal to be considered timely under our Bylaws (and subject to all of the provisions fully set forth therein) for consideration at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (without inclusion in the proxy statement for such meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8), it generally must be received no later than the close of business on the 90th day (and no earlier than the close of business on the 120th day) prior to the first anniversary of this year’s Annual Meeting. However, if the date of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is more than 30 days before (or more than 70 days after) the first anniversary of this year’s Annual Meeting, then notice by the stockholder must received: (i) no earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and (ii) no later than the close of business on the later of: (a) the 90th day prior to such meeting; or (b) the 10th day following the day on which we publicly announce the meeting date. Where can I find voting results? We will announce preliminary voting results at the Annual Meeting. We will publish the final voting results from the Annual Meeting in a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of the date of the Annual Meeting. You will also be able to find the results on our website at www.HRGgroup.com. 4 | |||||||||
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