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 15, 2014 |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-33829 | 98-0517725 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
_____________ (Commission |
______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas | 75024 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) |
___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 972-673-7300 |
Not Applicable
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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 May 15, 2014, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (the Company) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) at the Westin Stonebriar Resort Conference Center, 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034. The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results are set forth below:
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders approved the election of the following directors John L. Adams, Joyce M Roché, Ronald G. Rogers, Wayne R. Sanders, Jack L. Stahl and Larry D. Young to hold office for a one-year term and until their respective successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.
For | Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||
John L. Adams |
158,137,384 | 147,045 | 229,998 | 8,542,660 | ||||||||||||
Joyce M Roché |
157,839,741 | 443,146 | 231,540 | 8,542,660 | ||||||||||||
Ronald G. Rogers |
158,018,189 | 264,888 | 231,350 | 8,542,660 | ||||||||||||
Wayne R. Sanders |
157,449,609 | 833,783 | 231,035 | 8,542,660 | ||||||||||||
Jack L. Stahl |
157,535,061 | 749,442 | 229,924 | 8,542,660 | ||||||||||||
Larry D. Young |
158,142,518 | 138,979 | 232,930 | 8,542,660 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2014
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2014.
For | Against | Abstentions | ||||||
166,703,118
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75,722 | 278,247 |
Proposal 3: An advisory vote on the compensation of the Companys Named Executive Officers
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders approved the compensation of the Companys named executive officers.
For | Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
125,486,122
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15,014,545 | 18,013,760 | 8,542,660 |
Proposal 4: Stockholder Proposal Regarding Comprehensive Recycling Strategy for Beverage Containers
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal regarding comprehensive recycling strategy for beverage containers.
For
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Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
44,615,565
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102,843,644 | 11,055,218 | 8,542,660 |
Proposal 5: Approval of an Amendment to the performance-based criteria under the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2009 and approval of such criteria under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code for future awards
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders approved an amendment to the performance-based criteria under the Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2009 and approval of such criteria under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code for future awards.
For | Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
150,555,783
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4,667,427 | 3,291,217 | 8,542,660 |
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.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | ||||
May 15, 2014 | By: |
James L. Baldwin
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Name: James L. Baldwin | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President & General Counsel |