8-K: Current report filing
Published on June 13, 2014
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): June 11, 2014
Heat Biologics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-35994 |
26-2844103 |
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(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
801 Capitola Drive
Durham, NC 27713
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(919) 240-7133
(Registrants telephone number including area code)
N/A
(Former Name and Former Address)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 11, 2014, Heat Biologics, Inc. (the Company) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting). At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following three proposals and cast their votes as described below. These matters are described in detail in the Companys proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2014.
Proposal 1 Election of Directors
The following six individuals were elected as directors, to serve until the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or their successors are elected and qualified with the following votes:
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Name of Director |
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Votes For |
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Withheld |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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(a) Paul Belsky, MD |
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3,577,016 |
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6,016 |
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661,490 |
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(b) Louis C. Bock |
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3,576,836 |
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6,196 |
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661,490 |
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(c) Michael Kharitonov, Ph.D. |
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3,544,824 |
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38,208 |
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661,490 |
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(d) John Monahan, Ph.D. |
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3,577,036 |
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5,996 |
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661,490 |
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(e) Edward B. Smith |
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3,576,816 |
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6,216 |
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661,490 |
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(f) Jeff Wolf |
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3,576,936 |
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6,096 |
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661,490 |
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661,490 |
Proposal 2 Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2014.
The stockholders ratified and approved the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2014 based on the votes listed below:
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Votes For |
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Votes Against |
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Abstentions |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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4,229,321 |
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6,119 |
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9,082 |
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0 |
Proposal 3 Approval of the Companys 2014 Stock Option Plan.
The stockholders ratified and approved the Companys 2014 Stock Incentive Plan based on the votes listed below:
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Votes For |
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Votes Against |
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Abstentions |
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Broker Non-Votes |
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3,544,931 |
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28,996 |
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9,105 |
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661,490 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: June 13, 2014 |
HEAT BIOLOGICS, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Jeff Wolf |
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Name: |
Jeff Wolf |
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Title: |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |