Shareholder Vote

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): May 14, 2020   Hasbro, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Rhode Island 1-6682 05-0155090 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1027 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   ( 401 ) 431-8697 ____________________ 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:   ☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act. Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock HAS The NASDAQ Global Select Market   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On May 14, 2020, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As of the record date of March 18, 2020, there were 137,006,950 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Of the record date shares, 122,021,269 shares of common stock were represented at the Annual Meeting. The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results of the voting are set forth below. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors Shareholders approved the election of thirteen directors to serve for one-year terms expiring at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The voting results for this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Kenneth A. Bronfin 108,323,377 3,104,732 251,559 10,341,601    Michael R. Burns 111,487,063 116,463 76,142 10,341,601    Hope F. Cochran 110,837,077 769,042 73,549 10,341,601    Crispin H. Davis 110,956,324 647,693 75,651 10,341,601    John A. Frascotti 108,725,414 2,879,284 74,970 10,341,601    Lisa Gersh 109,164,868 2,267,111 247,689 10,341,601    Brian D. Goldner 106,277,935 5,178,094 223,639 10,341,601    Alan G. Hassenfeld 109,099,973 2,478,387 101,308 10,341,601    Tracy A. Leinbach 108,542,073 2,889,194 248,401 10,341,601    Edward M. Philip 102,859,578 8,714,160 105,930 10,341,601    Richard S. Stoddart 111,351,135 253,183 75,350 10,341,601    Mary Beth West 111,497,177 111,531 70,960 10,341,601    Linda K. Zecher 111,486,125 113,367 80,176 10,341,601    Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation for the Company’s Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and Executive Compensation sections in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. The voting results for this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 105,679,003 5,854,216 146,449 10,341,601 Proposal 3 – Approve Amendments to the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Performance Plan Shareholders approved the amendments to the Company’s Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Performance Plan, as such amendments are described in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. The voting results for this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 92,185,876 19,342,180 151,612 10,341,601 Proposal 4 – Ratification of the Selection of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2020 Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for its 2020 fiscal year. The voting results for this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain 116,820,200 4,393,129 807,940 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.       HASBRO, INC.       By: /s/ Deborah Thomas   Name: Deborah Thomas   Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) Date: May 15, 2020