8-K

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): June 2, 2016

CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-16383		95-4352386
(State or other jurisdiction  of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer  Identification No.)
700 Milam Street, Suite 1900 Houston, Texas		77002
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 375-5000

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 2, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Jack A. Fusco, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as a member of the Board.

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on June 2, 2016, with 204,131,500 shares of the Company's common stock present or represented by proxy at the meeting. This represented approximately 87% of the Company's shares of common stock outstanding as of the record date of the meeting. Three proposals, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 21, 2016 (the “2016 Proxy Statement”), were voted upon at the meeting. The following is a brief description of the matters voted upon and the final voting results.

ITEM 1:	ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Director		Number of Votes For	Number of Votes Withheld	Number of Abstentions	Number of Broker Non-Votes
G. Andrea Botta		175,396,247	3,982,846	881,813	23,870,594
Neal A. Shear		175,466,604	3,923,633	870,669	23,870,594
Vicky A. Bailey		163,681,207	15,825,836	753,863	23,870,594
Nuno Brandolini		159,927,801	19,568,063	765,042	23,870,594
Jonathan Christodoro		158,645,208	20,592,626	1,023,072	23,870,594
David I. Foley		175,444,707	3,932,358	883,841	23,870,594
David B. Kilpatrick		162,671,705	16,827,801	761,400	23,870,594
Samuel Merksamer		167,763,474	11,477,462	1,019,970	23,870,594
Donald F. Robillard, Jr.		175,287,255	3,717,671	1,255,980	23,870,594
Heather R. Zichal		162,867,645	16,308,393	1,084,868	23,870,594

Each of the nominated directors was elected as a director to serve for a one-year term until the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

ITEM 2:	ADVISORY AND NON-BINDING VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR 2015
	Number of Votes For	Number of Votes Against	Number of Abstentions	Number of Broker Non-Votes
	149,602,577	29,947,922	710,407	23,870,594

In an advisory and non-binding vote, the shareholders approved the compensation paid for 2015 to the Company's executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, as disclosed in the 2016 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 3:	RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
	Number of Votes For	Number of Votes Against	Number of Abstentions	Number of Broker Non-Votes
	203,070,491	421,524	639,485	—

The shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of a press release announcing the matters referenced in Item 5.02 and Item 5.07 is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished herewith pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

Number Description

99.1* Press Release, dated June 6, 2016.

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*Furnished herewith.

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.

			CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
Date:	June 6, 2016	By:	/s/ Michael J. Wortley
		Name:	Michael J. Wortley
		Title:	Senior Vice President and
			Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Number Description

99.1* Press Release, dated June 6, 2016.

_______________

*Furnished herewith.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. NEWS RELEASE

Cheniere Announces Results of Shareholder Meeting and Appointment of Jack A. Fusco to the Board of Directors

Houston, Texas - June 06, 2016 - Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT: LNG) held its annual meeting of shareholders on June 2, 2016. Three proposals, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement dated April 21, 2016 (the “2016 Proxy Statement”), were voted upon at the meeting.

Shareholders elected all ten members standing for re-election to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company. The Board members are G. Andrea Botta, Neal A. Shear, Vicky A. Bailey, Nuno Brandolini, Jonathan Christodoro, David I. Foley, David B. Kilpatrick, Samuel Merksamer, Donald F. Robillard, Jr., and Heather R. Zichal. Each of the nominated directors was elected as a director to serve for a one-year term until the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. In addition, the Board appointed Jack A. Fusco, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as a member of the Board.

In an advisory and non-binding vote, approximately 83% of the shares entitled to vote on the matter voted for the compensation paid for 2015 to the Company's executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, as disclosed in the 2016 Proxy Statement.

The shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, with approximately 99% of shares entitled to vote on the matter voting in favor.

About Cheniere Energy, Inc.

Cheniere Energy, Inc., a Houston-based energy company primarily engaged in LNG-related businesses, owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana. Directly and through its subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P., Cheniere is constructing and developing liquefaction projects near Corpus Christi, Texas and at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, respectively. Cheniere is also exploring a limited number of opportunities directly related to its existing LNG business.

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements” within the meanings of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are “forward-looking statements.” Included among “forward-looking statements” are, among other things, (i) statements regarding Cheniere’s business strategy, plans and objectives, including the development, construction and operation of liquefaction facilities, (ii) statements regarding expectations regarding regulatory authorizations and approvals, (iii) statements expressing beliefs and expectations regarding the development of Cheniere’s LNG terminal and pipeline businesses, including liquefaction facilities, (iv) statements regarding the business operations and prospects of third parties, (v) statements regarding potential financing arrangements and (vi) statements regarding future discussions and entry into contracts. Although Cheniere believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Cheniere’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in Cheniere’s periodic reports that are filed with and available from the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Cheniere does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Cheniere does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACTS:

Investors: Randy Bhatia: 713-375-5479, Katy Cox: 713-375-5079

Media: Faith Parker: 713-375-5663