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WINMARK CORP — Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements 2013
Apr 25, 2013
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Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements
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*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): April 24, 2013
*Winmark Corporation*
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
*Minnesota*
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 000-22012 | 41-1622691 |
|---|---|
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
*605 Highway 169 North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441*
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
*(763) 520-8500*
(Registrants 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:
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))
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a-b) At the Annual Shareholders meeting held on April 24, 2013, the Company submitted to vote of security-holders the following matters that received the indicated votes:
- Set the number of members of the Board of Directors at eight:
| FOR: | 4,408,753 |
|---|---|
| AGAINST: | 69,885 |
| ABSTAIN: | 0 |
| BROKER NON-VOTE: | 16,641 |
- Election of Directors:
| NOMINEE | FOR | WITHHOLD | BROKER NON-VOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| John L. Morgan | 3,549,915 | 537,331 | 408,033 |
| Lawrence A. Barbetta | 3,551,867 | 535,379 | 408,033 |
| Jenele C. Grassle | 3,544,950 | 542,296 | 408,033 |
| Kirk A. MacKenzie | 3,551,338 | 535,908 | 408,033 |
| Dean B. Phillips | 3,545,711 | 541,535 | 408,033 |
| Paul C. Reyelts | 3,544,951 | 542,295 | 408,033 |
| Mark L. Wilson | 3,544,951 | 542,295 | 408,033 |
| Steven C. Zola | 3,551,338 | 535,908 | 408,033 |
- Advisory vote to approve executive compensation:
| FOR: | 3,378,408 |
|---|---|
| AGAINST: | 707,183 |
| ABSTAIN: | 1,655 |
| BROKER NON-VOTE: | 408,033 |
- Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation:
| ONE YEAR: | 448,472 |
|---|---|
| TWO YEARS: | 2,795 |
| THREE YEARS: | 3,016,489 |
| ABSTAIN: | 619,490 |
| BROKER NON-VOTE: | 408,033 |
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- Ratify the appointment of GRANT THORNTON, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2013 fiscal year.
| FOR: | 4,494,801 |
|---|---|
| AGAINST: | 335 |
| ABSTAIN: | 143 |
| BROKER NON-VOTE: | 0 |
(d) On April 24, 2013, following the Companys Annual Shareholders meeting, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution providing that an advisory vote on executive compensation would be held every three years until the next required vote on the frequency of such votes.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 24, 2013, Winmark Corporation (Company) announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to its shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share will be paid on June 3, 2013 to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 8, 2013. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 24, 2013, Winmark Corporation (Company) announced in a press release that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to its shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share will be paid on June 3, 2013 to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 8, 2013. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated April 24, 2013
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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.
WINMARK CORPORATION
| /s/ Anthony D. Ishaug |
|---|
| Anthony D. Ishaug |
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Form 8-K
Winmark Corporation
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 24, 2013 |
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