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 23, 2013
CHEVIOT FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Maryland
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1-35399
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90-0789920
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(State or Other Jurisdiction)
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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3723 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio
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45211
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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: (513) 661-0457
Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 23, 2013 (the “Annual Meeting”). A total of 7,400,326 outstanding shares were eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. The matters considered and voted on by the Company’s Shareholders at the Annual Meeting and the vote of the Shareholders was as follows:
1. The election of two directors, each for a three-year term.
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For
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Withheld
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Broker non-votes
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Edward L. Kleemeier
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4,686,129
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141,823
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1,380,534
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James E. Williamson
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4,632,302
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195,650
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1,380,534
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2. The ratification of the appointment of Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2013.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker non-votes
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6,164,265
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41,539
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2,682
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0
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3. The approval of an advisory, non-binding resolution with respect to the executive compensation.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker non-votes
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4,436,222
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242,798
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148,932
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1,380,534
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4. The ratification of an advisory, non-binding proposal with respect to the frequency that shareholders will vote on our executive compensation.
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One Year
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Two Years
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Three Years
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Abstain
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Broker non-votes
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4,307,511
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250,330
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78,817
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191,294
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1,380,534
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5. The approval of the Cheviot Financial Corp. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan; and to consider any other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting.
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker non-votes
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4,470,827
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406,338
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85,760
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1,245,561
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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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CHEVIOT FINANCIAL CORP.
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DATE: April 23, 2013
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By: /s/ Thomas J. Linneman
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Thomas J. Linneman
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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