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Absci (NASDAQ: ABSI) reports 2026 shareholder votes on directors and auditor

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Absci Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026. As of the April 7, 2026 record date, 155,447,428 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote.

Stockholders elected Class II directors Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D. (74,118,258 votes for, 9,332,380 withheld, 29,904,399 broker non-votes) and Daniel Rabinovitsj (69,590,534 votes for, 13,860,104 withheld, 29,904,399 broker non-votes) to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 111,058,992 votes for, 2,198,390 against, and 97,655 abstentions. No other matters were submitted to stockholders.

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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.
Shares entitled to vote 155,447,428 shares Common stock outstanding as of April 7, 2026 record date
Votes for Pangalos 74,118,258 votes Election of Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D. as Class II director
Votes for Rabinovitsj 69,590,534 votes Election of Daniel Rabinovitsj as Class II director
Broker non-votes per director 29,904,399 votes Broker non-votes for each Class II director nominee
Auditor ratification for votes 111,058,992 votes Votes for ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes 2,198,390 votes Votes against ratifying Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor ratification abstentions 97,655 votes Abstain votes on auditor ratification
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"Absci Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 4, 2026."
record date financial
"As of April 7, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 155,447,428 shares..."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
broker non-votes financial
"Class II Director Nominees ... Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D. ... 29,904,399 broker non-votes"
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
"to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
abstain financial
"The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection ... with the votes cast as follows ... For ... Against ... Abstain 111,058,992 ..."
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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): June 4, 2026
 
ABSCI CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 001-40646 85-3383487
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
18105 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98683
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(360) 949-1041
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareABSIThe 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 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  ☒
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.  ☐
 


Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Absci Corporation (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on June 4, 2026. As of April 7, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 155,447,428 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. The Company’s stockholders voted on the following matters, which are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2026: (i) to elect each of Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D., and Daniel Rabinovitsj, as a Class II member of the Company's board of directors, to serve until the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his respective successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal (“Proposal I”); and (ii) to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (“Proposal II”).

The Company’s stockholders approved the Class II director nominees recommended for election in Proposal I at the Annual Meeting. The Company’s stockholders voted for the Class II directors as follows:

Class II Director Nominees For Withhold Broker
Non-Votes
Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D.
 74,118,2589,332,38029,904,399
Daniel Rabinovitsj69,590,53413,860,10429,904,399
The Company’s stockholders ratified the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 in Proposal II, with the votes cast as follows:
For Against Abstain
111,058,9922,198,39097,655

No other matters were submitted to or voted on by the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting.




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.
Absci Corporation
Date: June 5, 2026
By:
/s/ Shelby Walker
Shelby Walker
Chief Legal Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Absci (ABSI) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on electing two Class II directors and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026. These items are standard governance matters that determine board composition and external financial statement review for the coming fiscal year.

Who was elected to Absci (ABSI) Class II director positions in 2026?

Stockholders elected Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D., and Daniel Rabinovitsj as Class II directors. They will serve until Absci’s 2029 annual meeting and continue until successors are elected and qualified or they otherwise leave the board earlier.

How many votes did Absci (ABSI) Class II director nominees receive?

Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Ph.D., received 74,118,258 votes for and 9,332,380 withheld. Daniel Rabinovitsj received 69,590,534 votes for and 13,860,104 withheld, with 29,904,399 broker non-votes recorded for each director nominee.

Did Absci (ABSI) stockholders ratify Ernst & Young as the 2026 auditor?

Yes. Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Absci’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 111,058,992 votes for, 2,198,390 votes against, and 97,655 abstentions recorded at the meeting.

How many Absci (ABSI) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting?

As of April 7, 2026, the record date for the annual meeting, 155,447,428 shares of Absci common stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. Only holders of these shares as of that date could participate in the meeting.

Were any other proposals considered at Absci’s 2026 annual meeting?

No. Absci states that no other matters were submitted to or voted on by stockholders at the 2026 annual meeting beyond electing the Class II directors and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.

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