AdaptHealth (NASDAQ: AHCO) reports 2026 annual meeting director, auditor and pay votes
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AdaptHealth Corp. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held via live audio webcast. A quorum was present, with 120,652,493 common shares represented, accounting for 88.67% of the voting power entitled to vote.
Stockholders elected nine directors to one-year terms, with each nominee receiving strong majority support. They also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the company’s named executive officers.
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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
Shares represented at meeting: 120,652,493 shares
Voting power represented: 88.67%
Auditor ratification votes for: 119,090,024 votes
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Shares represented at meeting
120,652,493 shares
Common stock present or represented by proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Voting power represented
88.67%
Voting power of shares of common stock entitled to vote at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
119,090,024 votes
Votes for ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay votes for
107,129,368 votes
Votes for non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Typical director support range
≈102.7M–108.4M votes for
For votes received by each of the nine director nominees at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-vote, non-binding advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, record date
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broker non-vote financial
"Name | | For | | Withheld | | Broker Non-Vote"
non-binding advisory vote financial
"A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers."
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
record date financial
"held as of the close of business on April 24, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
What was the quorum at AdaptHealth (AHCO)'s 2026 annual meeting?
AdaptHealth’s 2026 annual meeting had a strong quorum, with 120,652,493 common shares represented, equal to 88.67% of voting power. This level of participation allowed all scheduled proposals to be validly considered and voted on by stockholders.
How many directors were elected at AdaptHealth (AHCO)'s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected nine directors to one-year terms at AdaptHealth’s 2026 annual meeting. Each nominee received majority support in the “For” column, and all will serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are duly elected and qualified.
Did AdaptHealth (AHCO) stockholders ratify KPMG as auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as AdaptHealth’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 119,090,024 votes for, 1,092,126 against and 470,343 abstentions, reflecting broad support for the auditor selection.
How did AdaptHealth (AHCO) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to AdaptHealth’s named executive officers. The vote totaled 107,129,368 for, 965,272 against, 682,032 abstentions, and 11,875,821 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s pay practices.
What voting rights did AdaptHealth (AHCO) stockholders have at the 2026 annual meeting?
Holders of AdaptHealth common stock were entitled to one vote per share at the 2026 annual meeting. Voting rights were based on shares outstanding as of April 24, 2026, which served as the record date for determining eligible stockholders.