a.k.a. Brands (NYSE: AKA) wins support for board and PwC audit

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. held its annual stockholder meeting on May 20, 2026, with 10,557,266 common shares represented, or 97.58% of shares entitled to vote. Stockholders elected Wesley Bryett, Sourav Ghosh, and Kelly Thompson to the board for terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. Bryett received 9,893,790 votes for, Ghosh 9,887,816, and Thompson 9,888,259, with broker non-votes recorded on each. Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 10,550,284 votes for, 6,920 against, and 62 abstentions.

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 represented at meeting: 10,557,266 shares Participation rate: 97.58% Votes for Wesley Bryett: 9,893,790 shares +4 more

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Shares represented at meeting 10,557,266 shares Common stock represented at May 20, 2026 annual meeting

Participation rate 97.58% Percentage of common shares entitled to vote represented

Votes for Wesley Bryett 9,893,790 shares Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Sourav Ghosh 9,887,816 shares Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Kelly Thompson 9,888,259 shares Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for PwC ratification 10,550,284 shares Auditor ratification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026

Votes against PwC ratification 6,920 shares Auditor ratification at 2026 annual meeting

Key Terms

emerging growth company, annual meeting of stockholders, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"On May 20, 2026, a. Brands Holding Corp. (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."

broker non-votes financial

"For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Wesley Bryett | 9,893,790 | 34,816 | 628,660"

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

"The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited partnership, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified"

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/22/2026 - 04:06 PM

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 20, 2026

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	001-40828	87-0970919
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270

San Francisco, California 94104

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

415-295-6085

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 Instructions 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 $0.001 per share

AKA

New York Stock Exchange

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 20, 2026, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). A total of 10,557,266 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), of the Company, or 97.58% of the total shares of Common Stock entitled to vote, were represented at the Annual Meeting. The final voting results for each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows:

1. The following nominees were elected to the Company’s board of directors for terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders:


	For	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Wesley Bryett	9,893,790	34,816	628,660
Sourav Ghosh	9,887,816	40,790	628,660
Kelly Thompson	9,888,259	40,347	628,660

2. The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited partnership, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified:


For:			10,550,284
Against:			6,920
Abstain:			62

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.


	a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

Date: May 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Kevin Grant
	Name:	Kevin Grant
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did a.k.a. Brands (AKA) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected three directors and ratified the auditor. They chose Wesley Bryett, Sourav Ghosh, and Kelly Thompson for board terms through the 2029 annual meeting, and approved PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How many a.k.a. Brands (AKA) shares were represented at the May 20, 2026 meeting?

A total of 10,557,266 common shares were represented, equal to 97.58% of shares entitled to vote. This high participation level indicates broad stockholder engagement in the annual meeting and the matters presented for approval, including director elections and auditor ratification.

Who was elected to the a.k.a. Brands (AKA) board at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Wesley Bryett, Sourav Ghosh, and Kelly Thompson as directors. Each received approximately 9.89 million votes in favor, with relatively few votes withheld and broker non-votes recorded, and their terms run through the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders.

How did a.k.a. Brands (AKA) stockholders vote on auditor ratification for 2026?

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm. The vote totals were 10,550,284 shares for, 6,920 against, and 62 abstaining, confirming the appointment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

What is the trading symbol and exchange for a.k.a. Brands common stock?

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.’s common stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share, trades under the symbol AKA. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, providing public market access for investors in the company’s common stock.

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