AFCG (NASDAQ: AFCG) shareholders back board nominees and 2026 auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Advanced Flower Capital Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 28, 2026. Shareholders re‑elected Class III directors Alexander C. Frank and Marnie Sudnow to terms expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting or until successors are elected and qualified.
Frank received 9,250,135 votes for and 59,231 withheld, and Sudnow received 9,234,815 votes for and 54,558 withheld, with 6,465,790 broker non‑votes for each. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 16,311,616 votes for, 165,991 against and 103,697 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Alexander C. Frank: 9,250,135 votes
Votes withheld for Alexander C. Frank: 59,231 votes
Votes for Marnie Sudnow: 9,234,815 votes
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Votes for Alexander C. Frank
9,250,135 votes
Election of Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes withheld for Alexander C. Frank
59,231 votes
Election of Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Marnie Sudnow
9,234,815 votes
Election of Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes withheld for Marnie Sudnow
54,558 votes
Election of Class III director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
6,465,790 votes
Class III director elections at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for CohnReznick LLP ratification
16,311,616 votes
Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against CohnReznick LLP ratification
165,991 votes
Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026
Abstentions on CohnReznick LLP ratification
103,697 votes
Auditor ratification for year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Class III directors, independent registered public accounting firm, Broker Non-Vote, +1 more
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Class III directors financial
"Election of Class III Directors The Company’s shareholders voted in favor"
Class III directors are members of a company’s board assigned to one of several staggered term groups, so only that class faces election in a particular year while other classes stay in place. For investors this affects corporate control and takeover risk because staggered elections make it slower and harder for an outside group to replace a majority of directors quickly—think of it as a rotating schedule for board seats that provides continuity but can also entrench existing leadership.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"appointment of CohnReznick 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.
Broker Non-Vote financial
"For | | Withheld | | Broker Non-Vote Alexander C. Frank"
ratification of the appointment financial
"shareholders approved the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP"
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 28, 2026
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 28, 2026, Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the shareholders of the Company’s common stock voted on (i) the reelection of two director nominees (Proposal 1) and (ii) the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 (Proposal 2). The results of the votes are set forth below.
Proposal 1 – Election of Class III Directors
The Company’s shareholders voted in favor of the reelection of the two Class III director nominees for a term of office expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
| For | Withheld | Broker Non-Vote | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander C. Frank | 9,250,135 | 59,231 | 6,465,790 | |||||||||||||||||
| Marnie Sudnow | 9,234,815 | 54,558 | 6,465,790 | |||||||||||||||||
Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of CohnReznick LLP
The Company’s shareholders approved the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Vote | |||||||||||||||||
| 16,311,616 | 165,991 | 103,697 | - | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
| ADVANCED FLOWER CAPITAL INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Brandon Hetzel | |||||||
| Brandon Hetzel | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
| Date: May 28, 2026 | ||||||||
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FAQ
Which directors of AFCG were reelected and what were the vote results?
Shareholders reelected Class III directors Alexander C. Frank and Marnie Sudnow. Frank received 9,250,135 votes for and 59,231 withheld, while Sudnow received 9,234,815 votes for and 54,558 withheld, with 6,465,790 broker non‑votes recorded for each director candidate.
How long are the newly reelected AFCG Class III directors’ terms?
The reelected Class III directors will serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. This aligns their terms with the company’s classified board structure, providing multi‑year tenure for these board positions.