Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
A special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) of Maidenform Brands, Inc. (“Maidenform”) was held on October 3, 2013. A total of 20,191,674 shares of Maidenform common stock, out of a total of 23,327,517 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote as of August 23, 2013 (the record date for the Special Meeting) were present in person or represented by proxy. A summary of the voting results for the following proposals, each of which is described in detail in Maidenform’s proxy statement dated August 27, 2013 and first mailed to Maidenform’s stockholders on or about August 29, 2013, is set forth below:
Proposal 1: Approval and Adoption of the Merger Agreement
Maidenform’s stockholders approved and adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 23, 2013 (the “Merger Agreement”), among Maidenform, Hanesbrands Inc. and General Merger Sub Inc. The following were the tabulated votes “For” and “Against” this proposal as well as the number of “Abstentions”:
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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19,990,329
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173,480
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27,865
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Proposal 2: Adjournment of the Special Meeting, Including if Necessary to Solicit Additional Proxies in Favor of the Proposal to Adopt and Approve the Merger Agreement
Maidenform’s stockholders approved an adjournment of the Special Meeting, including if necessary to solicit additional proxies in favor of the proposal to adopt and approve the Merger Agreement, but in view of the approval and adoption of the Merger Agreement by Maidenform’s stockholders, this was not necessary. The following were the tabulated votes “For” and “Against” this proposal as well as the number of “Abstentions”:
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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18,819,112
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1,345,051
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27,511
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Proposal 3: Approval, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, of Certain Compensation Based on or Otherwise Relating to the Merger
Maidenform’s stockholders, on a non-binding, advisory basis, approved certain compensation that will or may be paid by Maidenform to its named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger. The following were the tabulated votes “For” and “Against” this proposal as well as the number of “Abstentions”:
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FOR
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AGAINST
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ABSTAIN
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11,080,887
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8,522,645
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588,142
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The closing of the merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions contained in the Merger Agreement.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 3, 2013, Maidenform issued a press release announcing that Maidenform stockholders voted to approve and adopt the Merger Agreement. A copy of the press release, which also includes an update on the status
of the regulatory approvals sought in connection with the merger, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Exhibits and Financial Statements.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release, dated October 3, 2013, issued by Maidenform Brands, Inc.
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