Addus HomeCare shareholders approve 2026 meeting items
Addus HomeCare Corporation reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Addus HomeCare Corporation reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders representing 17,557,334 shares of common stock, out of 18,664,776 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, were present in person or by proxy. They elected Michael Earley and Veronica Hill-Milbourne as Class II directors with terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, and approved on an advisory, non-binding basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as described in the proxy statement.
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
Shares represented: 17,557,334 shares
Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 18,664,776 shares
Votes for Michael Earley: 15,527,672 shares
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6 metrics
Shares represented
17,557,334 shares
Present or represented at 2026 annual meeting
Shares outstanding entitled to vote
18,664,776 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at meeting
Votes for Michael Earley
15,527,672 shares
Election as Class II director
Votes for Veronica Hill-Milbourne
16,436,095 shares
Election as Class II director
Votes for auditor ratification
17,538,710 shares
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Votes for say-on-pay
15,632,614 shares
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory, non-binding basis, named executive officers, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Name | | For | | Withhold Authority | | 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
"PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s independent auditor"
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, non-binding basis financial
"approved on an advisory, non-binding basis, the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers as set forth in the Proxy Statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
Class II directors financial
"elected Michael Earley and Veronica Hill-Milbourne, to serve as Class II directors"
FAQ
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What did Addus HomeCare (ADUS) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected two Class II directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers as presented in the proxy statement.
Who was elected to the Addus HomeCare (ADUS) board as Class II directors in 2026?
Stockholders elected Michael Earley and Veronica Hill-Milbourne as Class II directors. Their terms will expire at the 2029 annual meeting of Addus HomeCare Corporation stockholders, according to the reported voting results.
What were the vote totals for Addus HomeCare (ADUS) auditor ratification for 2026?
For auditor ratification, 17,538,710 shares voted for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 10,612 shares voted against, and 8,012 abstained, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal covering the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
How did Addus HomeCare (ADUS) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
For the advisory vote on executive compensation, 15,632,614 shares voted for, 1,304,367 voted against, 31,320 abstained, and 589,033 were broker non-votes, approving the compensation of named executive officers on a non-binding basis.
When do the newly elected Addus HomeCare (ADUS) Class II director terms expire?
The Class II directors elected at the 2026 annual meeting, Michael Earley and Veronica Hill-Milbourne, will serve terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of Addus HomeCare Corporation stockholders, as specified in the meeting results.
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