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): May 6, 2011
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-6770
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25-0790410
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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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8285 Tournament Drive
Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee
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38125 |
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(Address of principal
executive offices)
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Zip Code |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (901) 753-3200
Registrant's Former Name or Address, if changed since last report: N/A
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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On May 5, 2011, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders at which five proposals were voted upon. The results of the vote are as follows:
Proposal 1 - Election of directors; the following persons were duly elected to serve, subject to the Company’s By-laws, as Directors of the Company until the next Annual Meeting, or until election and qualification of their successors:
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For
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Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Alexander P. Federbush
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33,619,373
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385,917
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1,805,772
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Paul J. Flaherty
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31,477,156
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2,528,134
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1,805,772
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Gennaro J. Fulvio
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31,964,091
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2,041,199
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1,805,772
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Gary S. Gladstein
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33,364,350
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640,940
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1,805,772
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Scott J. Goldman
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24,498,929
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9,506,361
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1,805,772
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Terry Hermanson
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31,964,166
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2,041,124
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1,805,772
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Harvey L. Karp
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32,798,842
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1,206,448
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1,805,772
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Gregory L. Christopher
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32,839,005
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1,166,285
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1,805,772
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Proposal 2 – The Company’s stockholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011:
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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35,100,580
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698,189
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12,293
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Proposal 3 – The Company’s stockholders approved an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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24,484,285
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8,425,176
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1,095,829
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1,805,772
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Proposal 4 – The Company’s stockholders approved an advisory vote on the frequency of future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:
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1 Year
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2 Years
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3 Years
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Abstain
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25,451,729
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267,668
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7,128,786
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1,157,107
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Proposal 5 – The Company’s stockholders approved the adoption of the Company’s 2011 Annual Bonus Plan:
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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32,373,353
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743,012
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888,925
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1,805,772
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On May 6, 2011 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable June 15, 2011, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2011. A copy of the press release announcing the payment and record dates is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated May 6, 2011.
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.
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Gary C. Wilkerson |
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Name: |
Gary C. Wilkerson |
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Title: |
Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Date: May 6, 2011
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. |
Description
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| 99.1 |
Press release, dated May 6, 2011. |