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 16, 2011 |
RealNetworks, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington | 0-23137 | 91-1628146 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
2601 Elliott Avenue, Suite 1000, Seattle, Washington | 98121 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | (206) 674-2700 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On November 16, 2011, RealNetworks, Inc. (the Company) held its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting). At the Annual Meeting, the Companys shareholders voted on the following four proposals with the voting results described below.
Proposal 1 Election of Directors
The following nominees were elected as Class 2 directors, each to serve for a three-year term, by the vote set forth below.
Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
Janice Roberts |
24,254,999 | 1,758,420 | 4,912,882 | |||||||||
Michael B. Slade |
24,848,305 | 1,165,114 | 4,912,882 |
Proposal 2 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Proposal 2 was an advisory vote regarding the compensation of the Companys named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement relating to the Annual Meeting. Proposal 2 was approved by the vote set forth below.
Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
19,296,146
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6,547,737 | 169,536 | 4,912,882 |
Proposal 3 Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation
Proposal 3 was an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory vote on executive compensation. The shareholders approved every one year, by the vote set forth below.
One Year | Two Years | Three Years | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||
24,557,051
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17,757 | 1,266,188 | 172,423 | 4,912,882 |
Proposal 4 Ratification of KPMG LLP as the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Proposal 4 was the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Proposal 4 was approved by the vote set forth below.
Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
30,204,768
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658,210 | 63,323 | 0 |
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.
RealNetworks, Inc. | ||||
November 21, 2011 | By: |
/s/ Tracy D. Daw
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Name: Tracy D. Daw | ||||
Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |