UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 17, 2017
(Date of earliest event reported)
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-15393 | 42-1405748 | |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |
1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa | 52001 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(563) 589-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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NOTE: This Amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K originally filed on May 19, 2017 discloses the Board of Directors' determination on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Dubuque, Iowa, on May 17, 2017. At the meeting, stockholders voted in favor of an annual advisory vote on executive compensation, which is consistent with the Company's past practice. After considering the results of this advisory vote, the Board of Directors has determined that the Company will hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation until the next required advisory vote on frequency.
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.
Date: July 26, 2017
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Bryan R. McKeag |
Bryan R. McKeag | |
Executive Vice President & CFO | |