Form 8-K

 

 

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): May 3, 2016

 

 

UNITED RENTALS, INC.

UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-14387   06-1522496
Delaware   001-13663   86-0933835

(State or other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700    
Stamford, Connecticut   06902
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 618-7255

(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))

 

 

 


Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 3, 2016, United Rentals, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders at which the stockholders voted: (i) upon the election of Jenne K. Britell, José B. Alvarez, Bobby J. Griffin, Michael J. Kneeland, Singleton B. McAllister, Brian D. McAuley, John S. McKinney, Jason D. Papastavrou, Filippo Passerini, Donald C. Roof and Keith Wimbush to the Company’s Board of Directors for one-year terms; (ii) upon the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016; (iii) on an advisory (non-binding) basis to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and (iv) on an advisory (non-binding) basis upon a stockholder proposal to adopt simple majority vote.

The stockholders elected all eleven directors, approved the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, approved (on a non-binding basis) the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers and approved (on a non-binding basis) a stockholder proposal to adopt simple majority vote.

The final voting results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the 2016 annual meeting are set forth below:

Proposal 1. Election of Directors.

 

Nominee

   For      Against      Abstain      Broker Non-Votes  

Jenne K. Britell

     68,514,303         438,563         179,520         9,474,682   

José B. Alvarez

     68,857,561         94,827         179,998         9,474,682   

Bobby J. Griffin

     68,865,782         86,692         179,912         9,474,682   

Michael J. Kneeland

     68,339,858         609,859         182,669         9,474,682   

Singleton B. McAllister

     66,941,721         2,005,240         185,425         9,474,682   

Brian D. McAuley

     68,165,209         786,305         180,872         9,474,682   

John S. McKinney

     67,634,082         1,316,695         181,609         9,474,682   

Jason D. Papastavrou

     68,491,083         460,405         180,898         9,474,682   

Filippo Passerini

     68,779,263         172,851         180,272         9,474,682   

Donald C. Roof

     68,793,660         158,526         180,200         9,474,682   

Keith Wimbush

     68,438,622         512,479         181,285         9,474,682   

Proposal 2. Ratification of Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-Votes

77,414,381

  891,933   300,754   *

 

* Not applicable.

Proposal 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-Votes

65,879,966

  2,975,234   277,186   9,474,682

Proposal 4. Advisory Vote on a Stockholder Proposal to Adopt Simple Majority Vote.

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-Votes

45,035,419

  23,820,328   276,639   9,474,682

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 3, 2016, United Rentals, Inc. issued a press release (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1) announcing that it will participate in the Oppenheimer 11th Annual Industrial Growth Conference on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. At the conference, Michael Kneeland, chief executive officer, and William Plummer, chief financial officer, will present information regarding the Company, which may include a discussion of the Company’s business, financial performance and forward-looking information.


The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:55 a.m., Eastern Time and will be broadcast live via the following link:

http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/industrials2016/41105380682.cfm

The archived webcast will be available for 30 days following the conference directly through the Company’s website, www.unitedrentals.com.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The disclosure in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, of any information does not constitute an admission that such information is material.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

99.1    Press Release of United Rentals, Inc.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 3, 2016

 

UNITED RENTALS, INC.
By:  

/s/ Craig A Pintoff

Name:   Craig A. Pintoff
Title:   Senior Vice President and General Counsel
UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC.
By:  

/s/ Craig A Pintoff

Name:   Craig A. Pintoff
Title:   Senior Vice President and General Counsel