form_8k.htm
 
 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)
 
 
Wisconsin
1-10686
39-1672779
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


100 Manpower Place
 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53212
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

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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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:

                     
Broker
   
   
For
   
Against
   
Abstain
   
Non-Votes
   
1.  a) Election of Cari M. Dominguez
   
64,888,325
     
967,544
       
13,896
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     b) Election of Jeffrey A. Joerres
   
64,049,236
     
1,807,478
       
13,051
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     c) Election of Roberto Mendoza
   
65,441,485
     
413,810
       
14,470
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     d) Election of Ulice Payne, Jr.
   
65,692,759
     
163,492
       
13,514
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     e) Election of Jonas Prising
   
65,518,662
     
338,017
       
13,086
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     f) Election of Paul Read
   
65,519,778
     
335,750
       
14,237
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     g) Election of Elizabeth P. Sartain
   
64,888,341
     
968,001
       
13,423
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     h) Election of John R. Walter
   
64,407,701
     
1,448,158
       
13,906
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
     h) Election of Edward J. Zore
   
64,291,077
     
1,565,447
       
13,241
     
4,375,108
     
                                       
2.           Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditors for 2015
   
70,033,318
     
199,449
       
12,106
     
0
     
                                       
3.           Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers
   
63,161,869
     
2,669,339
       
38,557
     
4,375,108
     




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

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated April 28, 2015
  




 

 
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.
         
 
MANPOWERGROUP INC.
 
 
Dated: 4-29-2015
By:  
  /s/ Richard Buchband  
 
Name:
 
Richard Buchband
 
 
Title:
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
 

 

 
 

 


 
Exhibit Index

99.1
Press Release dated April 28, 2015
 
ex99-1.htm
 
Exhibit 99.1

 
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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               CONTACT:    
   Mike Van Handel    
    +1.414.906.6305    
   Michael.vanhandel@manpowergroup.com    
       
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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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