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): November 22, 2016
Commission File No. 1-14588
NORTHEAST BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maine |
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01-0425066 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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500 Canal Street |
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04240 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (207) 786-3245
Former name or former address, if changed since last Report: N/A
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:
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On November 22, 2016, Northeast Bancorp (“the Company” or “Northeast”) held its 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. At the annual meeting, the shareholders elected each of John C. Orestis, David A. Tanner and Judith E. Wallingford as a director for a term of three years and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. In addition, the shareholders (i) approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of Northeast’s named executive officers; and (ii) ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as Northeast’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
The voting results of each of the proposals submitted at the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders are set forth below:
1. To elect the three nominees named in the proxy statement as Class III directors, each to serve for a three-year term and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified:
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FOR |
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WITHHELD |
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BROKER NON-VOTES |
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John C. Orestis |
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5,594,109 |
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65,149 |
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884,551 |
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David A. Tanner |
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5,593,881 |
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65,377 |
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884,551 |
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Judith E. Wallingford |
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5,595,284 |
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63,974 |
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884,551 |
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2. To approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of Northeast’s named executive officers:
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FOR |
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AGAINST |
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ABSTAIN |
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BROKER NON-VOTES |
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5,175,670 |
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452,557 |
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31,031 |
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884,551 |
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3. To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as Northeast’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017:
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FOR |
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AGAINST |
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ABSTAIN |
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BROKER NON-VOTES |
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6,483,183 |
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22,670 |
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37,956 |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
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NORTHEAST BANCORP | |
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By: |
/s/ Brian Shaughnessy |
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Name: |
Brian Shaughnessy |
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Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
Date: November 22, 2016