- Current report filing (8-K)
June 22 2012 - 5:28PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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 20, 2012
Western Liberty Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33803
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26-0469120
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(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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8363 W. Sunset Road, Suite 350
Las Vegas, Nevada
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89113
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (702) 966-7400
(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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 5.07
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Western Liberty Bancorp held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 20, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two proposals were voted upon at the meeting: (1) election of six individuals to serve as directors
for a term expiring at the 2013 Annual Meeting, and (2) ratification of the selection of Crowe Horwath LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012.
First Proposal. Election of Directors
. The following individuals were elected as directors for a term expiring at the 2013 Annual
Meeting by the following vote:
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Nominee
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Votes For
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Votes
Withheld
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Broker
Non-Votes
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Jason N. Ader
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7,589,510
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694,560
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2,321,740
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Curtis W. Anderson
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7,592,510
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691,560
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2,321,740
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Richard A.C. Coles
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7,592,510
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691,560
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2,231,740
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Michael B. Frankel
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5,684,868
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2,599,202
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2,321,740
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William E. Martin
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7,570,612
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713,458
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2,321,740
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Terrence L. Wright
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7,592,510
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691,560
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2,321,740
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Second Proposal. Ratification of the selection of Crowe Horwath LLP as independent auditor
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appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012 was ratified by the stockholders by the following vote:
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker
Non-Votes
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10,443,398
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0
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162,412
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0
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Immediately
after the Annual Meeting the Board of Directors convened an organizational meeting. At the organizational meeting the Board appointed the following directors to serve as members of Western Liberty Bancorp board committees:
Audit Committee Curtis W. Anderson, Chairman; Richard A.C. Coles and Terrence L. Wright.
Compensation Committee Richard A.C. Coles, Chairman and Curtis W. Anderson.
Governance and Nominating Committee Michael B. Frankel, Chairman; Terrence L. Wright and Richard A.C. Coles.
Michael B. Frankel was selected to serve as Chairman of Western Liberty Bancorp.
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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WESTERN LIBERTY BANCORP
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Date: June 22, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Patricia A. Ochal
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Name:
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Patricia A. Ochal
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Title:
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Interim Chief Financial Officer
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