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 16, 2012

LEAR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware    1-11311   13-3386776

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification Number)

21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI

     48033

(Address of principal executive offices)

     (Zip Code)

(248) 447-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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))


Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

 

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

On May 16, 2012, Lear Corporation (“Lear”) held its annual meeting of stockholders. Set forth below are the final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the stockholders:

 

    

Shares Voted For

  

Shares Voted Against

  

Abstentions

  

Broker

Non-Votes

 

Election of directors

           

Thomas P. Capo

   79,566,603    2,328,696    121,264      5,952,663   

Jonathan F. Foster

   79,569,098    2,326,201    121,264      5,952,663   

Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.

   79,863,022    2,032,251    121,290      5,952,663   

Donald L. Runkle

   79,897,127    1,997,796    121,640      5,952,663   

Matthew J. Simoncini

   80,631,146    1,263,777    121,640      5,952,663   

Gregory C. Smith

   78,740,807    3,154,492    121,264      5,952,663   

Henry D.G. Wallace

   79,122,072    2,772,826    121,665      5,952,663   
Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm    80,400,114    7,215,788    353,324      0   
Advisory approval of Lear Corporation’s executive compensation    79,657,712    1,966,164    392,687      5,952,663   

Section 8 – Other Events

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 16, 2012, Lear announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.14 per share quarterly cash dividend on Lear’s common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as a Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit Number

  

Exhibit Description

99.1    Press release, dated May 16, 2012

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Lear Corporation
Date: May 16, 2012     By:   /s/ Jeffrey H. Vanneste
      Name:   Jeffrey H. Vanneste
     

Title:  SeniorVice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

  

Exhibit Description

99.1    Press release, dated May 16, 2012

 

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