0001193125-13-380032.txt : 20130926 0001193125-13-380032.hdr.sgml : 20130926 20130926161323 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-13-380032 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130926 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130926 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130926 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ModusLink Global Solutions Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000914712 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] IRS NUMBER: 042921333 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0731 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-35319 FILM NUMBER: 131116967 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1601 TRAPELO ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 170 CITY: WALTHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 02451 BUSINESS PHONE: 781-663-5001 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1601 TRAPELO ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 170 CITY: WALTHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 02451 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CMGI INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990108 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CMG INFORMATION SERVICES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19981007 8-K 1 d606216d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 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): September 26, 2013

 

 

ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-35319   04-2921333

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File No.)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1601 Trapelo Road

Waltham, Massachusetts

   02451
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(781) 663-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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:

 

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

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

Item 8.01 —Other Events.

On September 26, 2013, ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has fixed December 18, 2013 as the date for the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2013 Annual Meeting”) and has fixed October 21, 2013 as the record date for the 2013 Annual Meeting. Further details regarding the 2013 Annual Meeting will be included in the 2013 definitive proxy statement, which the Company will distribute in advance of the 2013 Annual Meeting. A copy of the Company’s press release, dated September 26, 2013, is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Because the Annual Meeting will be held on a date that is more than 30 days before the first anniversary of the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company has set new deadlines for receipt of any nomination to elect a director or stockholder proposal for the Annual Meeting, in accordance with its bylaws and Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

If a stockholder of the Company wishes to present a proposal or nominate a director at the Annual Meeting, but does not wish to have the proposal considered for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement and proxy card, such proposal or nomination must be submitted to and received by the Secretary of the Company at its offices, 1601 Trapelo Road, Suite 170, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, no later than October 7, 2013 and the stockholder must comply with the provisions of the Company’s bylaws.

Stockholders may present proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting by submitting their proposals to the Secretary of the Company no later than October 7, 2013. In addition, such notice and proposals must comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s bylaws, as applicable.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.

   

Description

99.1    Press Release dated September 26, 2013

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.

 

    ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc.
Date: September 26, 2013     By:  

/s/ Peter L. Gray

    Name:   Peter L. Gray
    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
 EX-99.1 2 d606216dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

MODUSLINK ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2013 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND RELATED DEADLINES FOR PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS

WALTHAM, Mass., – September 26, 2013 – ModusLink Global Solutions™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) today announced that the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) has been scheduled for December 18, 2013. ModusLink stockholders of record at the close of business on October 21, 2013 will be entitled to receive notice and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Further details regarding the meeting will be included in the 2013 definitive proxy statement, which ModusLink will distribute in advance of the Annual Meeting.

Because the Annual Meeting will be held on a date that is more than 30 days before the first anniversary of the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, ModusLink has set new deadlines for receipt of any nomination to elect a director or stockholder proposal for the Annual Meeting, in accordance with its bylaws and Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

If a stockholder of the Company wishes to present a proposal or nominate a director at the Annual Meeting, but does not wish to have the proposal considered for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement and proxy card, such proposal or nomination must be submitted to and received by the Secretary of the Company at its offices, 1601 Trapelo Road, Suite 170, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, no later than October 7, 2013 and the stockholder must comply with the provisions of the Company’s bylaws.

Stockholders may present proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting by submitting their proposals to the Secretary of the Company no later than October 7, 2013. In addition, such notice and proposals must comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s bylaws, as applicable.

About ModusLink Global Solutions

ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) executes comprehensive supply chain and logistics services that improve clients’ revenue, cost, sustainability and customer experience objectives. ModusLink is a trusted and integrated provider to the world’s leading companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software and retail. The Company’s operating infrastructure annually supports more than $80 billion of its clients’ revenue and manages approximately 451 million product shipments through more than 25 sites across North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. For details on ModusLink’s flexible and scalable solutions visit www.moduslink.com and www.valueunchained.com, the blog for supply chain professionals.

Contact:

Robert Joyce

781-663-5120

ir@moduslink.com

 

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