Acuity Brands Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote
Ticker: AYI · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jan 24, 2025 · CIK: 1144215
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Acuity Brands INC (AYI) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: shareholder-vote, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: AYI
TL;DR
AYI had a shareholder vote on Jan 22, details TBD.
AI Summary
Acuity Brands, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 24, 2025, reporting on a matter submitted to a vote of its security holders on January 22, 2025. The filing does not disclose the specific outcome or details of the vote, only that it occurred.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a shareholder vote took place, which could relate to significant corporate actions or governance matters that impact investors.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not contain new financial information or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- ACUITY BRANDS, INC. (company) — Registrant
- January 22, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- January 24, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 001-16583 (identifier) — Commission File Number
- 58-2632672 (identifier) — IRS Employer Identification Number
- 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Suite 1200 , Atlanta , Georgia 30309 (address) — Principal executive offices
- 404-853-1400 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
What was the specific matter submitted to a vote of Acuity Brands' security holders on January 22, 2025?
The filing does not specify the exact matter voted upon, only that a submission to a vote of security holders occurred.
What was the outcome of the shareholder vote on January 22, 2025?
The filing does not disclose the results or outcome of the shareholder vote.
When did Acuity Brands, Inc. file this 8-K report?
Acuity Brands, Inc. filed this 8-K report on January 24, 2025.
What is the principal executive office address for Acuity Brands, Inc.?
The principal executive offices are located at 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act is this 8-K filed?
This is a Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Filing Stats: 679 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.9 · Accepted 2025-01-24 16:15:44
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common stock, $0.01 par value per share AYI New York Stock
Filing Documents
- ayi-20250122.htm (8-K) — 46KB
- 0001144215-25-000013.txt ( ) — 171KB
- ayi-20250122.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- ayi-20250122_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- ayi-20250122_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- ayi-20250122_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On January 22, 2025, Acuity Brands, Inc. (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders. The stockholders considered and voted on the following proposals: PROPOSAL 1 - Votes cast on the persons nominated to serve as directors of the Company were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes Neil M. Ashe 25,780,884 1,196,264 31,987 1,838,128 Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.D. 26,019,361 960,070 29,704 1,838,128 W. Patrick Battle 25,885,249 1,094,249 29,637 1,838,128 Michael J. Bender 26,143,606 835,589 29,940 1,838,128 G. Douglas Dillard, Jr. 26,136,271 842,930 29,934 1,838,128 James H. Hance, Jr. 23,710,517 3,264,727 33,891 1,838,128 Maya Leibman 25,895,699 1,083,572 29,864 1,838,128 Laura G. O'Shaughnessy 26,144,612 834,973 29,550 1,838,128 Mark J. Sachleben 26,081,086 897,406 30,643 1,838,128 PROPOSAL 2 - Votes cast on the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025 were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained 27,411,885 1,409,980 25,398 PROPOSAL 3 - Votes cast on the advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 26,076,502 843,461 89,172 1,838,128 PROPOSAL 4 - Votes cast on the stockholder proposal regarding a director election resignation bylaw were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 5,823,694 21,077,225 108,216 1,838,128 Pursuant to the foregoing votes, the Company's stockholders: (i) elected nine directors nominated by the Board of Directors and listed above for a one-year term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2026 or until a successor is elected or qualified; (ii) ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025; (iii) appro
Signatures
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. Date: January 24, 2025 ACUITY BRANDS, INC. By: /s/ Karen J. Holcom Karen J. Holcom Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3