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): December 4, 2015



INTERNATIONAL BARRIER TECHNOLOGY INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



British Columbia, Canada

000-20412

N/A

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File  Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


510 4th Street North, Watkins, Minnesota USA 55389

 

55389

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (800) 638-4570


N/A

(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)


(800) 638-4570

Issuer’s telephone number


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Item 5.07

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.


At the annual general meeting of the holders of common shares of International Barrier Technology Inc. held on December 4, 2015, the shareholders voted on the following matters:


1.  Fixing the Number of Directors at Three.  The shareholders approved the number of directors to be fixed at three.


For:   35,919,224

Against:   550,820

Non-votes:   69,746


2.  Election of Directors.  The following nominees were elected as directors to serve until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders:


Michael D. Huddy:

For:   20,760,982

Withheld:   146,350

Non-votes: 15,632,458   


David J. Corcoran:

For:   20,761,382

Withheld:   145,950

Non-votes: 15,632,458   


Victor A. Yates:

For:   20,760,782

Withheld:   146,550

Non-votes: 15,632,458   


3.  Appointment of Auditors.  The shareholders approved the appointment of BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants as independent auditors of the Company for the year ending June 30, 2015.


For:   35,961,478

Withheld:   578,311

Non-votes: 1   


4.  Addition of Advance Notice Provision to Company’s Articles.  The shareholders approved the addition of the advance notice provision to the Company’s Articles.


For:   20,451,794

Against:  455,538

Non-votes:   15,632,458


5.  Addition of a Provision in Company’s Articles for Alteration of Company’s Authorized Share Structure. The shareholders approved the addition of a provision to the Company’s Articles to allow the alteration of the Company’s authorized share structure by shareholders’ resolution or by directors’ resolution.


For:   19,117,515

Against:   1,859,563

Non-votes:   15,562,712








6.  Adoption of new Articles.  The shareholders approved the adoption of the Company’s new form of Articles.

For:   19,213,294

Against:   1,694,038

Non-votes:   15,632,458



7.  Approval of Stock Option Plan.  The shareholders approved the Company’s 2005 stock option plan.


For:  19,056,459

Against:  1,850,873

Non-votes:  15,632,458





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.




 

 

 

International Barrier Technology Inc.

Date

   December 7, 2015

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 


/s/ Melissa McElwee

 

 

 

 

Melissa McElwee, CFO