LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospira, Inc. (NYSE:
HSP), the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion
technologies, today held its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in
Washington, D.C.
The agenda included votes on four items. During the annual
meeting, shareholders:
- elected the following directors, whose terms expire in 2014:
Connie R. Curran, RN, Ed.D;
William G. Dempsey; Dennis M. Fenton; Heino von Prondzynski; and
Mark F. Wheeler, M.D., M.P.H.;
- approved, by means of a shareholder advisory vote, the
compensation of Hospira's named executive officers ("say on pay")
as disclosed in the company's 2013 proxy statement;
- ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as
Hospira's auditors for 2013; and
- rejected a shareholder proposal on the right to act by written
consent.
A full description of the above matters is included in Hospira's
proxy statement related to the meeting. The proxy statement and
annual report are available on Hospira's website at
www.hospirainvestor.com.
About Hospira
Hospira, Inc. is the world's leading provider of injectable drugs
and infusion technologies. Through its broad, integrated portfolio,
Hospira is uniquely positioned to Advance Wellness™ by improving
patient and caregiver safety while reducing healthcare costs. The
company is headquartered in Lake Forest,
Ill., and has approximately 16,000 employees. Learn more at
www.hospira.com.
SOURCE Hospira, Inc.