UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2024, at which three proposals were submitted. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2024. A quorum of shares was present for the Annual Meeting, and the final results for the votes regarding the proposals are set forth below.
1. Shareholders elected three directors to serve for a three-year term to expire at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2027, and until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. The name of each director elected, and the votes cast for each such individual, are set forth below:
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Linden R. Evans |
54,806,982 |
528,529 |
5,282,197 |
Barry M. Granger |
54,311,379 |
1,024,132 |
5,282,197 |
Tony A. Jensen |
54,703,750 |
631,761 |
5,282,197 |
Steven R. Mills |
51,601,153 |
3,734,358 |
5,282,197 |
2. Shareholders approved a proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year 2024. The votes regarding Proposal 2 were as follows:
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59,476,065 |
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112,744 |
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3. Shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement. The votes regarding Proposal 3 were as follows:
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53,514,178 |
1,535,455 |
285,877 |
5,282,197 |
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.
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BLACK HILLS CORPORATION |
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April 26, 2024 |
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/s/ Brian G. Iverson |
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Brian G. Iverson |
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Document And Entity Information |
Apr. 23, 2024 |
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Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 23, 2024 |
Entity Registrant Name | Black Hills Corporation |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001130464 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 001-31303 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | SD |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-0458824 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 7001 Mount Rushmore Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Rapid City |
Entity Address, State or Province | SD |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 57702 |
City Area Code | 605 |
Local Phone Number | 721-1700 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock of $1.00 par value |
Trading Symbol | BKH |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
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