Aclarion (ACON) shareholders elect board, ratify auditor and approve equity plan
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aclarion, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Haynie & Company as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm, with 1,588,388 votes for, 20,623 against, and 10,985 abstaining. In addition, an amendment to Aclarion’s 2022 equity incentive plan was approved, receiving 453,431 votes for, 323,512 against, 1,302 abstentions, and 841,751 broker non-votes.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Auditor ratification votes for: 1,588,388 votes
Auditor ratification votes against: 20,623 votes
Auditor ratification abstentions: 10,985 votes
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8 metrics
Auditor ratification votes for
1,588,388 votes
Ratification of Haynie & Company as independent registered public accounting firm
Auditor ratification votes against
20,623 votes
Ratification of Haynie & Company
Auditor ratification abstentions
10,985 votes
Ratification of Haynie & Company
Equity plan amendment votes for
453,431 votes
Amendment to 2022 equity incentive plan
Equity plan amendment votes against
323,512 votes
Amendment to 2022 equity incentive plan
Equity plan abstentions
1,302 votes
Amendment to 2022 equity incentive plan
Equity plan broker non-votes
841,751 votes
Amendment to 2022 equity incentive plan
Example director support
533,055 votes for
Election of director nominee Amanda Williams
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, independent registered accounting firm, equity incentive plan, Emerging growth company, +1 more
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstain | | 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 accounting firm financial
"Ratification of appointment of independent registered accounting firm – Haynie & Company"
equity incentive plan financial
"Proposal 3 – Approval of an amendment to our 2022 equity incentive plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company On June 4, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
FAQ
What did Aclarion (ACON) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected seven directors, ratified Haynie & Company as auditor, and approved an amendment to the 2022 equity incentive plan. Each proposal received more votes in favor than against, confirming the board’s slate and governance proposals.
Were all Aclarion (ACON) director nominees elected in 2026?
Yes, all seven Aclarion director nominees were elected to terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee received more votes for than withheld, indicating stockholder support for the company’s current board composition.
Which auditing firm did Aclarion (ACON) stockholders ratify in 2026?
Stockholders ratified Haynie & Company as Aclarion’s independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification received 1,588,388 votes for, 20,623 against, and 10,985 abstentions, showing strong support for continuing with the existing auditor.
Did Aclarion (ACON) stockholders approve changes to the 2022 equity incentive plan?
Yes, stockholders approved an amendment to Aclarion’s 2022 equity incentive plan. The vote totaled 453,431 for, 323,512 against, 1,302 abstentions, and 841,751 broker non-votes, allowing the company to proceed with the revised equity plan structure.
How many broker non-votes were recorded on Aclarion’s (ACON) equity plan proposal?
The equity plan amendment recorded 841,751 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes typically arise when brokers are not authorized to vote on certain proposals without specific stockholder instructions, affecting the voting base but not counting as votes against.