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 – April 24, 2017
(Date of earliest event reported)
honeywell international inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
1-8974 (Commission File Number) |
22-2640650 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
115 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey | 07950 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 455-2000
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Honeywell International Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareowners on April 24, 2017. The following matters set forth in our Proxy Statement dated March 9, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, were voted upon with the results indicated below.
1. | The nominees listed below were elected directors with the respective votes set forth opposite their names: |
For | % | Against | % | Broker Non Votes | |||||||||||||||
Darius Adamczyk | 588,155,146 | 98.83 | % | 6,965,842 | 1.17 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
William S. Ayer | 585,837,250 | 98.44 | % | 9,283,738 | 1.56 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Kevin Burke | 588,585,709 | 98.90 | % | 6,535,279 | 1.10 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Jaime Chico Pardo | 581,209,793 | 97.66 | % | 13,911,195 | 2.34 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
David M. Cote | 582,826,529 | 97.93 | % | 12,294,459 | 2.07 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
D. Scott Davis | 580,870,079 | 97.61 | % | 14,250,909 | 2.39 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Linnet F. Deily | 583,699,514 | 98.08 | % | 11,421,474 | 1.92 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Judd Gregg | 586,527,284 | 98.56 | % | 8,593,704 | 1.44 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Clive Hollick | 579,177,472 | 97.32 | % | 15,943,516 | 2.68 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Grace D. Lieblein | 586,271,403 | 98.51 | % | 8,849,585 | 1.49 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
George Paz | 587,807,215 | 98.77 | % | 7,313,773 | 1.23 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Bradley T. Sheares | 580,400,267 | 97.53 | % | 14,720,721 | 2.47 | % | 83,799,752 | ||||||||||||
Robin L. Washington | 588,573,133 | 98.90 | % | 6,547,855 | 1.10 | % | 83,799,752 |
2. The voting results on a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation are set forth below:
1 Year | % | 2 Years | % | 3 Years | % | Abstain | % | Broker Non Votes | ||||||||
541,724,204 | 91.03% | 3,078,698 | 0.52% | 47,551,390 | 7.99% | 2,766,696 | 0.46% | 83,799,752 |
In light of these results, the Board of Directors has determined to hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation.
3. | The voting results on a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers disclosed in the Company’s 2017 proxy statement are set forth below: |
For | % | Against | % | Abstain | % | Broker Non Votes | ||||||
552,761,104 | 92.88% | 35,959,835 | 6.04% | 6,400,049 | 1.08% | 83,799,752 |
4. | The shareowners approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent accountants for 2017. The voting results are set forth below: |
For | % | Against | % | Abstain | % | |||||||
672,189,854 | 99.01% | 4,400,023 | 0.65% | 2,330,863 | 0.34% |
5. | The shareowners did not approve the proposal regarding independent board chairman. The voting results are set forth below: |
For | % | Against | % | Abstain | % | Broker Non Votes | ||||||
165,439,542 | 27.80% | 426,248,787 | 71.62% | 3,432,659 | 0.58% | 83,799,752 |
6. | The shareowners did not approve the proposal regarding political lobbying and contributions. The voting results are set forth below: |
For | % | Against | % | Abstain | % | Broker Non Votes | ||||||
211,938,936 | 35.61% | 369,600,823 | 62.11% | 13,581,229 | 2.28% | 83,799,752 |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 24, 2017 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Jeffrey N. Neuman | ||
Jeffrey N. Neuman | |||
Vice President, Corporate Secretary and | |||
Deputy General Counsel |