FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 21, 2015
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-14157 |
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36-2669023 |
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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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30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, Illinois |
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60602 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 630-1900
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the Annual Meeting, the following number of votes were cast for the matters indicated.
1. Election of Directors.
a. For the election of eight Directors of TDS by the holders of Series A Common Shares and Preferred Shares:
Nominee |
For |
Withhold |
LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr. |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Letitia G. Carlson, M.D. |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Prudence E. Carlson |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Walter C.D. Carlson |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Kenneth R. Meyers |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Christopher D. O’Leary |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Herbert S. Wander |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
David A. Wittwer |
70,881,480 |
748,131 |
Based on the above votes, each of the above nominees was elected as a director.
b. For the election of four Directors of TDS by the holders of Common Shares:
Nominee |
For |
Withhold |
Clarence A. Davis |
73,511,545 |
883,983 |
George W. Off |
67,054,733 |
7,340,795 |
Mitchell H. Saranow |
73,503,318 |
892,210 |
Gary L. Sugarman |
73,488,333 |
907,195 |
Philip T. Blazek |
17,229,992 |
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Walter M. Schenker |
17,229,992 |
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Based on the above votes, each of the above nominees other than Philip T. Blazek and Walter M. Schenker was elected as a director.
2. Proposal to Ratify the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Public Accountants for 2015.
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Against |
Abstain |
121,778,109 |
981,654 |
11,947 |
Based on the above votes, the above proposal was approved.
3. Proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in TDS’ Proxy Statement dated April 17, 2015 (commonly known as “Say-on-Pay”).
For |
Against |
Abstain |
105,165,904 |
9,821,041 |
5,918,116 |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
In accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, any Exhibits filed herewith are set forth on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
SIGNATURES |
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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, thereto duly authorized. |
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: |
May 28, 2015 |
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By: |
/s/ Douglas D. Shuma |
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Douglas D. Shuma |
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Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |
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(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX |
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The following exhibits are filed or furnished herewith as noted below. |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 28, 2015 |
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
TDS COMMON SHAREHOLDERS ELECT FOUR INCUMBENT DIRECTORS
CHICAGO, (May 28, 2015) – The annual meeting of stockholders of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS] was held on May 21, 2015. TDS is pleased to announce that over 94 million common shares were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting and each of TDS’ four incumbent directors nominated for election by the common shares -- Clarence A. Davis, George W. Off, Mitchell H. Saranow, and Gary L. Sugarman -- received at least 73 percent of shares voted for directors. Also, each of TDS’ eight incumbent directors nominated for election by the Series A common shares and preferred shares was elected by a substantial margin.
Additionally, TDS shareholders provided support for Proposals 2 (Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm) and Proposal 3 (Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation or “Say-on-Pay”).
“We truly appreciate our shareholders’ support and strongly believe that these incumbent directors will continue to best represent TDS shareholders as the company works to build shareholder value,” said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., president and CEO.
TDS expects to file a Form 8-K Current Report with the SEC later today.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a Fortune 1000TM company, provides wireless; wireline and cable broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately six million customers nationwide through its business units, U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions, and BendBroadband. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs 10,600 people.
Visit www.tdsinc.com for comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases, quarterly and annual filings, shareholder information and more.
Contact
Jane W. McCahon, Vice President, Corporate Relations and Corporate Secretary
(312) 592-5379
jane.mccahon@tdsinc.com
Julie D. Mathews, Manager, Investor Relations
(312) 592-5341
julie.mathews@tdsinc.com
USM: www.uscellular.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
OneNeck IT Solutions: www.oneneck.com