[8-K] Enact Holdings, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Enact Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more than 127.9 million votes "For."

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 137,729,223 votes "For" and 538,585 "Against." In addition, they ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 138,540,938 votes "For" and 765,884 "Against."

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

Say-on-pay votes For: 137,729,223 votes Say-on-pay votes Against: 538,585 votes Auditor ratification votes For: 138,540,938 votes +4 more

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Say-on-pay votes For 137,729,223 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes Against 538,585 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Auditor ratification votes For 138,540,938 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP for 2026 fiscal year

Auditor ratification votes Against 765,884 votes Ratification of KPMG LLP for 2026 fiscal year

Lowest director For vote 127,998,214 votes Thomas J. McInerney director election

Highest director For vote 138,234,355 votes H. Elizabeth Mitchell director election

Broker non-votes 1,032,773 shares Director elections and say-on-pay proposals

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, Emerging growth company, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"Votes “For” | Votes “Withheld” | 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

"appointment of KPMG LLP as the Corporation’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 financial

"Proposal 2: Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation."

An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

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 Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/15/2026 - 04:01 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2026

Enact Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40399

46-1579166

(State or other Jurisdiction of

(Commission

(IRS Employer

Incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

8325 Six Forks Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

(919) 846-4100

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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, par value $0.01 per share	ACT	The Nasdaq Stock 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.

On May 13, 2026, the Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of the Corporation’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of directors to serve until the Corporation’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


	Votes “For”	Votes “Withheld”	Broker Non-Votes
DOMINIC J. ADDESSO	138,206,570	68,685	1,032,773
MICHAEL A. BLESS	138,233,301	41,954	1,032,773
JOHN D. FISK	138,233,893	41,362	1,032,773
ROHIT GUPTA	138,234,122	41,133	1,032,773
SHEILA HOODA	136,468,007	1,807,248	1,032,773
THOMAS J. MCINERNEY	127,998,214	10,277,041	1,032,773
H. ELIZABETH MITCHELL	138,234,355	40,900	1,032,773
ROBERT P. RESTREPO, JR.	137,877,183	398,072	1,032,773
DEBRA W. STILL	138,114,825	160,430	1,032,773
WESTLEY V. THOMPSON	137,877,927	397,328	1,032,773
JEROME T. UPTON	138,231,480	43,775	1,032,773

Proposal 2: Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer compensation.


Votes “For”	Votes “Against”	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
137,729,223	538,585	7,447	1,032,773

Proposal 3: Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.


Votes “For”	Votes “Against”	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
138,540,938	765,884	1,206	-

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.



	Enact Holdings, Inc.

	By:	/s/ Hardin Dean Mitchell
		Name:	Hardin Dean Mitchell
		Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Dated: May 15, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Enact Holdings (ACT) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing eleven directors, approving named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. All three proposals received sufficient support to pass.

How did Enact Holdings (ACT) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved Enact Holdings’ named executive officer compensation in an advisory vote. There were 137,729,223 votes "For," 538,585 "Against," 7,447 abstentions, and 1,032,773 broker non-votes, indicating broad support for the company’s compensation program as presented.

Which auditor did Enact Holdings (ACT) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Enact Holdings’ independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The vote totaled 138,540,938 "For," 765,884 "Against," and 1,206 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.

Were all Enact Holdings (ACT) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

All eleven director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each candidate received at least 127,998,214 votes "For," with individual "For" totals ranging up to 138,234,355, along with 1,032,773 broker non-votes recorded for each director proposal.

When was Enact Holdings’ 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held?

Enact Holdings’ 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on May 13, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, an advisory say-on-pay proposal, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.

What were broker non-votes in Enact Holdings (ACT) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes totaled 1,032,773 on the director elections and the advisory executive compensation proposal. Broker non-votes occur when brokers do not have authority to vote uninstructed shares on certain matters, but these shares can still count toward quorum.

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