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Abacus Global (NYSE: ABL) holders back 2026 equity plan and pay votes

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Abacus Global Management, Inc. reported results from its Annual Meeting held on June 3, 2026. Shareholders approved the Company’s 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan, which became effective immediately upon approval. They also re-elected two Class III directors for new three-year terms.

Investors ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and supported holding the say-on-pay advisory vote every year, with one year receiving the highest support among the frequency options.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Jay Jackson director votes for 72,107,921 shares Proposal 1 director election at June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting
Thomas W. Corbett, Jr. director votes for 67,618,868 shares Proposal 1 director election at June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting
KPMG ratification votes for 78,073,928 shares Proposal 2 auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
2026 LTIP approval votes for 62,076,844 shares Proposal 3 approval of 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
Say-on-pay approval votes for 62,263,261 shares Proposal 4 advisory vote on executive compensation
One-year say-on-pay frequency votes 52,503,249 shares Proposal 5 advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay vote
2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan financial
"the shareholders approved the Company's 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2026 LTIP”)"
broker non-votes financial
"Jay Jackson | 72,107,921 | 849,086 | 5,216,566"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory vote on executive compensation financial
"Proposal No. 4 - Advisory vote on Executive Compensation"
A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.
advisory vote on the frequency of the Say-on-Pay Vote financial
"Proposal No. 5 - Advisory Vote on the frequency of the Say-on-Pay Vote"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________
FORM 8-K
__________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2026
__________________
Abacus Global Management, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
001-39403
(Commission
File Number)
85-1210472
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
333 South Garland Avenue, Suite 1500
Orlando, Florida 32801
(800) 561-4148

Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
__________________
(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 to the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
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 classTrading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareABX
New York Stock Exchange
9.875% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due 2028ABXL
New York Stock Exchange
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    o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    o
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Abacus Global Management, Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 3, 2026, the shareholders approved the Company's 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2026 LTIP”). The 2026 LTIP became effective immediately upon shareholder approval. The 2026 LTIP is described in Proposal 3 of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), which description is incorporated herein by reference. The descriptions of the Plan contained herein and in the Proxy Statement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the 2026 LTIP, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Annual Meeting held on June 3, 2026, the following items were submitted to a vote of shareholders. The final voting results for each item voted on at the Annual Meeting are set forth below:
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
The following nominees were re-elected to serve as Class III directors of the Company for a three-year term with the following votes:
NOMINEEFORWITHHOLDBROKER NON-VOTES
Jay Jackson72,107,921849,0865,216,566
Thomas W. Corbett, Jr.67,618,8685,338,1395,216,556
Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 with the following votes:
FORAGAINSTABSTAIN
78,073,92833,92465,711
Proposal No. 3 - Approval of the Abacus Global Management, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2026 LTIP”)
The Company’s stockholders approved the 2026 LTIP with the following votes:
FORAGAINSTABSTAINBROKER NON-VOTES
62,076,8448,532,2002,347,9635,216,556
Proposal No. 4 - Advisory vote on Executive Compensation
The Company’s stockholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation with the following votes:
FORAGAINSTABSTAINBROKER NON-VOTES
62,263,2618,351,6132,342,1335,216,556
Proposal No. 5 - Advisory Vote on the frequency of the Say-on-Pay Vote
The Company’s stockholders approved the advisory vote for a one-year frequency for the Company to seek a Say-on-Pay vote on executive compensation with the following votes:
FREQUENCYFORABSTAIN
1 Year52,503,2492,281,921
2 Years54,4122,281,921
3 Years18,117,4252,281,921
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
10.1
Abacus Global Management, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan
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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.
Abacus Global Management, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: June 4, 2026By:/s/ Jay Jackson
Name:Jay Jackson
Title:Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Abacus Global (ABL) shareholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan, re-elected two Class III directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, approved the advisory executive compensation vote, and supported holding the say-on-pay advisory vote on executive pay every year going forward.

What is Abacus Global’s 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (2026 LTIP)?

The 2026 LTIP is a shareholder-approved equity compensation plan that became effective immediately upon approval. It is intended to provide long-term equity incentives to eligible participants, as described in Proposal 3 of Abacus Global’s April 21, 2026 Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A.

How did Abacus Global (ABL) shareholders vote on director elections in 2026?

Shareholders re-elected Jay Jackson and Thomas W. Corbett, Jr. as Class III directors for new three-year terms. Jay Jackson received 72,107,921 votes for and 849,086 withheld, while Thomas W. Corbett, Jr. received 67,618,868 for and 5,338,139 withheld, plus broker non-votes.

Which auditor did Abacus Global shareholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?

Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Abacus Global’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote totaled 78,073,928 shares for, 33,924 against, and 65,711 abstentions, showing broad support for continuing with the same audit firm.

How did Abacus Global (ABL) shareholders vote on the 2026 LTIP proposal?

Shareholders approved the Abacus Global Management, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. The vote totals were 62,076,844 shares for, 8,532,200 against, 2,347,963 abstaining, and 5,216,556 broker non-votes, providing a clear majority in favor of adopting the new long-term equity plan.

What say-on-pay and frequency decisions did Abacus Global shareholders make?

Shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation with 62,263,261 votes for, 8,351,613 against, and 2,342,133 abstentions. For say-on-pay frequency, they favored holding the vote every one year, with 52,503,249 votes supporting an annual schedule, compared with lower support for longer intervals.

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