UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 13, 2011
CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-9278 |
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31-1168055 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS employer |
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of incorporation) |
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File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28277
(Address of principal executive offices)
704-501-1100
(Registrant’s telephone number)
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 CFS 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))
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) was held on May 13, 2011. At the Annual Meeting, the election of three directors was approved as follows:
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Director |
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For |
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Against |
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Withheld |
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Non-Vote |
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Robert G. Bohn |
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55,043,889 |
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2,053,582 |
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81,694 |
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4,968,372 |
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Terry D. Growcock |
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55,917,297 |
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1,180,406 |
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81,461 |
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4,968,372 |
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Gregg A. Ostrander |
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55,525,834 |
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1,565,439 |
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87,892 |
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4,968,372 |
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At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executives. The final results of this advisory vote were as follows:
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Non-Votes |
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51,676,159 |
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4,521,324 |
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981,682 |
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4,968,372 |
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At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders voted to annually hold an advisory vote on executive compensation. The final results of this advisory vote were as follows:
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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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Non-Votes |
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43,128,938 |
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585,495 |
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12,586,011 |
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878,720 |
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4,968,372 |
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Finally, at the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2011 fiscal year as follows:
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For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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60,694,797 |
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1,319,572 |
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133,168 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: May 26, 2011 |
CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED | |
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By: |
/s/ Steven J. Ford |
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Steven J. Ford, Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |