Waste Connections Files 8-K with Shareholder Vote Info
Ticker: WCN · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 17, 2024 · CIK: 1318220
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 17, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, financial-reporting, sec-filing
TL;DR
Waste Connections filed an 8-K on 5/17/24 covering shareholder votes and financials.
AI Summary
Waste Connections, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 17, 2024, reporting on the submission of matters to a vote of security holders and other events. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits. The company was formerly known as Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. until May 3, 2011.
Why It Matters
This filing provides updates on corporate governance and financial reporting for Waste Connections, Inc., which is important for investors to understand the company's operational and strategic direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine 8-K filing reporting on standard corporate events and financial statements, not indicating any immediate material adverse changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Waste Connections, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (company) — Former name of registrant
- IESI-BFC Ltd (company) — Former name of registrant
- BFI Canada Ltd (company) — Former name of registrant
- May 17, 2024 (date) — Date of report
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing for Waste Connections, Inc.?
The primary purpose is to report on the submission of matters to a vote of security holders, other events, and to include financial statements and exhibits.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported was on May 17, 2024.
What was Waste Connections, Inc. previously known as?
Waste Connections, Inc. was formerly known as Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. until May 3, 2011.
What is the Standard Industrial Classification code for Waste Connections, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification code is 4953 for Refuse Systems.
In which jurisdiction is Waste Connections, Inc. incorporated?
Waste Connections, Inc. is incorporated in Ontario, Canada.
Filing Stats: 672 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.5 · Accepted 2024-05-17 16:05:48
Filing Documents
- tm2414840d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 42KB
- tm2414840d1_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 15KB
- tm2414840d1_ex99-1img001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- 0001104659-24-062985.txt ( ) — 239KB
- wcn-20240517.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- wcn-20240517_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- wcn-20240517_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2414840d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Waste Connections, Inc. (the " Company ") held its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders on May 17, 2024 (the " Meeting "). The Company's shareholders (the " Shareholders ") elected each of the eight nominees for director by the votes indicated below: Nominee for Director: Total Votes For: Total Votes Withheld: Total Broker Non-Votes: Andrea E. Bertone 214,920,820 7,078,922 7,409,417 Edward E. "Ned" Guillet 211,975,139 10,024,603 7,409,417 Michael W. Harlan 210,154,898 11,844,844 7,409,417 Larry S. Hughes 220,948,973 1,050,769 7,409,417 Elise L. Jordan 220,196,541 1,803,201 7,409,417 Susan "Sue" Lee 220,260,734 1,739,008 7,409,417 Ronald J. Mittelstaedt 218,197,830 3,801,912 7,409,417 Carl D. Sparks 221,808,705 191,037 7,409,417 The Shareholders approved on a non-binding, advisory basis the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Company's management information circular and proxy statement in respect of the Meeting (" say on pay "), by the votes indicated below: Total Votes For: 212,520,477 Total Votes Against: 9,259,759 Total Votes Abstained: 219,506 Total Broker Non-Votes: 7,409,417 The Shareholders approved the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 and authorized the Company's Board of Directors to fix the auditor's remuneration by the votes indicated below: Total Votes For: 229,298,078 Total Votes Withheld: 111,081
01. Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 17, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Shareholders had elected as the Company's directors each of the nominees listed above under Item 5.07 at the Meeting. The press release announcing the election of the directors and related matters is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibit. 99.1 Press Release, dated May 17, 2024, issued by Waste Connections, Inc. 104 The cover page of Waste Connections, Inc. on Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. WASTE CONNECTIONS, INC. Date: May 17, 2024 BY: /s/ Mary Anne Whitney Mary Anne Whitney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer