AIRO (AIRO) stockholders elect Class I directors and ratify BPM LLP at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on June 4, 2026. As of the April 7, 2026 record date, 31,438,382 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote, and 20,827,152 shares were present in person or by proxy, representing 66.25% of eligible shares, which was sufficient for a quorum.
Stockholders elected three Class I directors — Gregory Winfree, Brian Nelson, and Sherrie McCandless — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the Audit Committee’s selection of BPM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 20,491,151 votes for, 254,767 against, and 81,234 abstentions.
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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
Shares outstanding on record date: 31,438,382 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 20,827,152 shares
Quorum percentage: 66.25%
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8 metrics
Shares outstanding on record date
31,438,382 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 7, 2026
Shares represented at meeting
20,827,152 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at June 4, 2026 annual meeting
Quorum percentage
66.25%
Portion of entitled shares represented at the annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for
20,491,151 votes
Votes in favor of BPM LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
254,767 votes
Votes against ratifying BPM LLP
Auditor ratification abstentions
81,234 votes
Abstentions on ratifying BPM LLP
Votes for Brian Nelson
14,527,348 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Gregory Winfree
13,017,957 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, emerging growth company, advisory (non-binding) vote, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Name | | For | | | Withhold | | | 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
advisory (non-binding) vote regulatory
"To cast an advisory (non-binding) vote to ratify the selection by the Audit Committee"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"BPM 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
"As of April 7, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, a total of 31,438,382 shares"
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 did AIRO (AIRO) stockholders vote on at the June 4, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing three Class I directors and ratifying BPM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, providing governance and audit oversight decisions for AIRO.
Were AIRO’s Class I director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Gregory Winfree, Brian Nelson, and Sherrie McCandless were each elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, receiving more votes “for” than “withhold,” with broker non-votes reported separately for each nominee.
Did AIRO (AIRO) stockholders ratify BPM LLP as the 2026 independent auditor?
Yes. Stockholders ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of BPM LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 20,491,151 votes for, 254,767 against, and 81,234 abstentions recorded on the proposal.
What was the quorum level at AIRO’s June 4, 2026 annual stockholder meeting?
The meeting had a quorum with 20,827,152 shares present in person or by proxy, representing 66.25% of the 31,438,382 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of the April 7, 2026 record date for the annual meeting.
How long will the newly elected AIRO Class I directors serve?
The three elected Class I directors will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal under AIRO’s corporate governance framework.