UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 15, 2015
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Michigan
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00-22684
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38-1465835
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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2801 East Beltline, N.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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49525
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(Address of principal executive office)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 364-6161
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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| Section 5. |
Corporate Governance and Management |
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Item 5.07. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
On April 15, 2015, the Company held its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the shareholders through the solicitation of proxies; the proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 6, 2015. The voting results are as follows:
Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
The following individual was elected to serve as a director of the Company to hold office until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws:
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Nominee
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For
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Withheld
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Non-Votes
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Louis A. Smith
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17,552,468
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116,924
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860,218
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The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company to hold office until the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, under the terms of the Company's Bylaws:
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Nominee
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For
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Withheld
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Non-Votes
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Matthew J. Missad
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17,572,974
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96,418
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860,218
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Thomas W. Rhodes
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17,573,787
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95,605
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860,218
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Brian C. Walker
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17,573,626
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95,766
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860,218
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Proposal 2 – Amendment to Director Retainer Stock Plan.
The shareholders approved the amendment to the Director Retainer Stock Plan.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Non-Votes |
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17,445,181
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205,993
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18,218
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860,218 |
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Proposal 3 – Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2015.
The shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2015.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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18,515,544
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9,423
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4,643
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Proposal 4 –Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote on Executive Compensation.
The shareholders approved the proposed resolution to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Non-Votes
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17,320,644
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330,499
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18,249
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860,218
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: April 15, 2015
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
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(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Michael R. Cole
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Michael R. Cole
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Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer
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