UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) May 2, 2013 (April 30, 2013)
AVALON HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio 1-14105 34-1863889 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
One American Way, Warren, Ohio 44484
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 856-8800
(Former name and address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Avalon Holdings Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 30, 2013.
The matters presented for a vote and the related results are as follows:
|
1. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS |
The following directors were elected by the holders of Class B Common Stock:
|
Name |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-votes |
|
Ronald E. Klingle |
6,113,850 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
Timothy C. Coxson |
6,113,850 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
|
David G. Bozanich |
6,113,850 |
-0- |
-0- |
-0- |
The following directors were elected by the holders of the Class A Common Stock:
|
Name |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-votes |
|
Kurtis D. Gramley |
1,312,053 |
879,845 |
-0- |
984,756 |
|
Stephen L. Gordon |
1,329,340 |
862,558 |
-0- |
984,756 |
|
2. |
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS |
|
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-votes | |
|
7,415,842 |
867,377 |
22,529 |
984,756 |
Pursuant to the foregoing votes, the Executive Compensation of the Named Executive Officers of Avalon Holdings Corporation was approved in the non-binding vote.
|
3. |
TO RECOMMEND, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS |
|
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
Abstentions |
Broker Non-vote |
|
8,047,297 |
239,844 |
1,965 |
16,642 |
984,756 |
A majority of the votes cast by shareholders voted, on an advisory basis, to hold an advisory vote to approve executive compensation every year.
Disclosure Regarding Frequency of Shareholder Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Our Board of Directors has decided to include an advisory vote on executive compensation in its proxy materials every year, until the next required shareholder advisory vote on the frequency of shareholder votes on the compensation of executives. Such decision was in line with the recommendation of its shareholders as represented by their votes at the annual meeting.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 2, 2013
| Avalon Holdings Corporation | |||
| By: | /s/ Timothy C. Coxson | ||
| Timothy C. Coxson
Chief Financial Officer |
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