Acuity Brands Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote

Ticker: AYI · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

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

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.

From the Filing

0001144215-25-000013.txt : 20250124 0001144215-25-000013.hdr.sgml : 20250124 20250124161544 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144215-25-000013 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250122 ITEM INFORMATION: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders FILED AS OF DATE: 20250124 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250124 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACUITY BRANDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001144215 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT [3640] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 582632672 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-16583 FILM NUMBER: 25554407 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE STREET 2: SUITE 1200 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 BUSINESS PHONE: 404-853-1400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE STREET 2: SUITE 1200 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: L&C SPINCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010629 8-K 1 ayi-20250122.htm 8-K ayi-20250122 0001144215 false 0001144215 2025-01-22 2025-01-22 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): January 22, 2025 _____________________________________________ ACUITY BRANDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _____________________________________________ Delaware 001-16583 58-2632672 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS. Employer Identification Number) 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Suite 1200 , Atlanta , Georgia 30309 (Address of principal executive offices) ( 404 )  853-1400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) None (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) 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: ☐     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.01 par value per share AYI New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐   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. 2

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