Nasdaq Stockholders Elect Members to Board of Directors
May 05 2016 - 3:00PM
Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) stockholders today elected all nominated
directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Board members
Charlene T. Begley, Steven D. Black, Börje E. Ekholm, Robert
Greifeld, Glenn H. Hutchins, Essa Kazim, Thomas A. Kloet, Ellyn A.
McColgan, Michael R. Splinter, and Lars R. Wedenborn were elected
for a one-year term. Subsequent to the Annual Meeting, Börje E.
Ekholm was re-elected to serve as Chairman of the Board by the
Board of Directors.
Nasdaq stockholders also approved the following proposals:
- The company’s executive compensation on an advisory basis;
and
- Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as
Nasdaq’s independent registered public accounting firm for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2016.
The stockholders also approved a stockholder proposal relating
to shareholder proxy access.
Nasdaq is committed to good corporate governance, as it promotes
the long-term interests of stockholders, strengthens Board and
management accountability and builds public trust in the
company. For more information on governance topics visit
https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/clearinghouse.aspx.
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