American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) 2026 meeting elects directors and ratifies Deloitte

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American Coastal Insurance Corporation reported voting results from its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders representing 42,734,499 shares of common stock were present or represented by proxy, out of 48,342,811 shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 27, 2026.

All five nominated Class B directors — Alec L. Poitevint II, Kern M. Davis, M.D., William H. Hood III, Patrick F. Maroney, and Deirdre A. Brown — were elected to two-year terms ending at the 2028 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

Key Figures

Shares represented at meeting: 42,734,499 shares Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 48,342,811 shares Votes For auditor ratification: 42,667,555 votes +5 more

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Shares represented at meeting 42,734,499 shares Common stock present or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Shares outstanding entitled to vote 48,342,811 shares Common stock issued and outstanding as of March 27, 2026

Votes For auditor ratification 42,667,555 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026

Votes Against auditor ratification 22,174 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026

Abstentions on auditor ratification 44,770 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026

For votes – Alec L. Poitevint II 34,034,347 votes Election as Class B director

For votes – Kern M. Davis, M.D. 32,529,935 votes Election as Class B director

Broker non-votes on director items 8,386,531 votes Broker non-votes for each Class B director proposal

Key Terms

broker non votes, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of stockholders, emerging growth company

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broker non votes financial

"Broker Non Votes 42,667,555 | | 22,174 | | 44,770 | | —"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, 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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"The Company's 2026 Annual Meeting was held for stockholders to consider and act upon the two proposals"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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05/29/2026 - 04:04 PM

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 29, 2026

    

American Coastal Insurance Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-35761	75-3241967
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

570 Carillon Parkway, Suite 100
St. Petersburg, Florida		33716
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (727) 633-0851

    

(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)

☐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, $0.0001 par value per share	ACIC	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.

The Company's 2026 Annual Meeting was held for stockholders to consider and act upon the two proposals listed below. A total of 42,734,499 shares of our common stock, out of a total of 48,342,811 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote as of the close of business on March 27, 2026, were present in person or represented by proxy. The final results of the stockholder votes regarding each proposal were as follows:

Proposal One: The stockholders elected each of the five persons named below to serve as Class B directors for a two-year term until the Company's 2028 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, or removal.


	For	Against	Abstained	Broker Non Votes
Class B Directors
Alec L. Poitevint, II	34,034,347	277,147	36,474	8,386,531
Kern M. Davis, M.D.	32,529,935	1,781,370	36,663	8,386,531
William H. Hood, III	34,098,402	211,900	37,666	8,386,531
Patrick F. Maroney	34,144,228	167,267	36,473	8,386,531
Deirdre A. Brown	34,019,881	318,214	9,873	8,386,531

Proposal Two: The stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026.


For	Against	Abstained	Broker Non Votes
42,667,555	22,174	44,770	—

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.


			AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE CORPORATION

Date:	May 29, 2026	By:	/s/ B. Bradford Martz
			B. Bradford Martz, President & Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on electing five Class B directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor. Both proposals received sufficient support, confirming the board slate and external auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.

How many American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 42,734,499 common shares were present or represented by proxy. This was out of 48,342,811 shares issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote as of March 27, 2026, reflecting strong participation by ACIC’s stockholder base.

Were all Class B director nominees elected at American Coastal Insurance (ACIC)?

Yes, all five Class B director nominees were elected. Each received more votes “For” than “Against” and will serve a two-year term until the 2028 annual meeting, continuing until a successor is elected or earlier departure.

Who was appointed auditor for American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) for fiscal year 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2026. The ratification received 42,667,555 votes For, 22,174 Against, and 44,770 Abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.

What were the broker non-votes on American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) director elections?

Each Class B director election showed 8,386,531 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares in street name but lack voting instructions on non-routine items, so those shares are not counted as For, Against, or Abstain.

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