UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): August 10, 2016
PANGAEA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Bermuda | 001-36139 | N/A |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
c/o Phoenix Bulk Carriers (US) LLC
109 Long Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(401) 846-7790
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.07 | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
On August 9, 2016, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (the “Company”) was held. At the Annual Meeting, 33,100,955 common shares representing 33,100,955 votes were represented in person or by proxy. These shares represented a quorum. The matters presented to shareholders for vote at the Annual Meeting and the voting tabulation for each such matter were as follows:
1. The election of three (3) directors by holders of common shares, each to hold office until the 2019 annual shareholders' meeting.
Class A Nominees | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
Paul Hong | 33,085,475 | 15,480 | — |
Carl Claus Boggild | 33,068,280 | 32,675 | — |
David D. Sgro | 33,084,975 | 15,980 | — |
2: The approval of the Amendment to the Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. 2014 Share Incentive Plan Proposal.
For | Against | Abstain | |
Common shares | 32,768,247 | 33,288 | 299,240 |
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.
Dated: August 10, 2016
PANGAEA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LTD. | ||
By: | /s/ Anthony Laura | |
Name: Anthony Laura Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||