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): May 10, 2011
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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 001-13489 | 52-2057472 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
100 Vine Street |
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| 37130 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 890-2020
Not Applicable
(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
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of National HealthCare Corporation was held on May 9, 2011. The following is a summary of the matters voted upon and approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual Meeting:
Proposal I:
The reelections of W. Andrew Adams, Ernest G. Burgess, III, and Emil E. Hassan as directors for terms of three years or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
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| For |
| Withheld |
W. Andrew Adams |
| 18,141,741 |
| 139,767 |
Ernest G. Burgess, III |
| 14,601,778 |
| 3,679,730 |
Emil E. Hassan |
| 18,150,171 |
| 131,337 |
Proposal II:
Advisory vote on compensation of our named executive officers.
For |
| Against |
| Abstain |
16,994,381 |
| 157,511 |
| 1,129,616 |
Proposal III:
Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory vote on compensation.
3 Years |
| 2 Years |
| 1 Year |
| Abstain |
10,088,470 |
| 82,485 |
| 8,053,690 |
| 56,863 |
Based on the Board of Directors’ recommendation in the Proxy Statement and the voting results with respect to the advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation, the Company has adopted a policy to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation every three years.
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:
May 10, 2011
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert G. Adams
Name: Robert G. Adams
Title: Chief Executive Officer