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): April 28, 2015
MANPOWERGROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wisconsin
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1-10686
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39-1672779
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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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100 Manpower Place
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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53212
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 961-1000
(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 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At our 2015 Annual Meeting, our shareholders voted on proposals to: (1) elect nine individuals nominated by the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until 2016; (2) ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors for 2015; and (3) provide an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. The final voting results on these proposals are as follows:
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Broker
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Non-Votes
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1. a) Election of Cari M. Dominguez
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64,888,325
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967,544
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13,896
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4,375,108
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b) Election of Jeffrey A. Joerres
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64,049,236
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1,807,478
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13,051
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4,375,108
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c) Election of Roberto Mendoza
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65,441,485
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413,810
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14,470
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4,375,108
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d) Election of Ulice Payne, Jr.
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65,692,759
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163,492
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13,514
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4,375,108
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e) Election of Jonas Prising
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65,518,662
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338,017
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13,086
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4,375,108
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f) Election of Paul Read
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65,519,778
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335,750
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14,237
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4,375,108
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g) Election of Elizabeth P. Sartain
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64,888,341
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968,001
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13,423
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4,375,108
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h) Election of John R. Walter
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64,407,701
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1,448,158
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13,906
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4,375,108
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h) Election of Edward J. Zore
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64,291,077
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1,565,447
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13,241
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4,375,108
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2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors for 2015
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70,033,318
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199,449
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12,106
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0
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3. Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers
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63,161,869
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2,669,339
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38,557
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4,375,108
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 28, 2015 we issued a press release announcing that our Board of Directors declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.80 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2015. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 28, 2015
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SIGNATURE
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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MANPOWERGROUP INC.
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Dated: 4-29-2015
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By:
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/s/ Richard Buchband | ||
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Name:
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Richard Buchband
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 28, 2015
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Exhibit 99.1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: | ||
| Mike Van Handel | |||
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ManpowerGroup Increases Dividend 63 Percent
MILWAUKEE (APRIL 28, 2015) – The Board of Directors of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) has declared a semi-annual dividend of 80 cents per share, a 63 percent increase from the most recent dividend of 49 cents per share.
"The increase in our semi-annual dividend reflects our ongoing commitment to return value to our shareholders as well as our confidence in our strong financial position," said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup CEO.
The dividend is payable on June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2015.
Additional financial information about ManpowerGroup, including stock history and annual shareholder reports, can be found at http://www.manpowergroup.com/investors/investors.cfm.
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About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) is the world’s workforce expert, creating innovative workforce solutions for more than 65 years. As workforce experts, we connect more than 600,000 people to meaningful work across a wide range of skills and industries every day. Through our ManpowerGroup family of brands – Manpower®, Experis®, Right Management ® and ManpowerGroup® Solutions – we help more than 400,000 clients in 80 countries and territories address their critical talent needs, providing comprehensive solutions to resource, manage and develop talent. In 2015, ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth consecutive year and one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, confirming our position as the most trusted and admired brand in the industry. See how ManpowerGroup makes powering the world of work humanly possible: www.manpowergroup.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements, including with respect to the Company’s future financial position, that are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties regarding the Company's expected future results. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including the information under the heading 'Risk Factors' in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
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