Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) investors approve 2026 directors, auditor and executive pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected eight directors, including Donald Clarke, Rear Admiral (Ret.) Stephen Evans, and Simone Wu, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Stockholders also approved the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 44,914,540 votes for, 281,962 against, and 66,749 abstentions. In addition, shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of 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
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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
Clarke director votes for: 37,968,716 votes
Wu director votes for: 39,502,229 votes
Auditor ratification for votes: 44,914,540 votes
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Clarke director votes for
37,968,716 votes
For election of Donald Clarke as director at 2026 annual meeting
Wu director votes for
39,502,229 votes
For election of Simone Wu as director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification for votes
44,914,540 votes
For ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against votes
281,962 votes
Against ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Say-on-pay for votes
38,027,762 votes
For advisory approval of executive compensation (Proposal 3)
Say-on-pay against votes
1,596,532 votes
Against advisory approval of executive compensation (Proposal 3)
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, Audit Committee, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The votes cast were as follows Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | 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 as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"The Company’s stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, Proposal 3."
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
Audit Committee financial
"to ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing eight directors, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis. All three proposals received sufficient support to pass.
Were Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. Eight nominees, including Donald Clarke, Stephen Evans, and Simone Wu, were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee received substantially more votes for than against, plus broker non-votes consistent with held-in-street-name shares.
Did Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) stockholders approve the company’s auditor for 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 44,914,540 votes for, 281,962 against, and 66,749 abstentions, and no broker non-votes recorded.
How did Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) stockholders vote on executive compensation?
Stockholders approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, with 38,027,762 votes for, 1,596,532 against, 72,304 abstentions, and 5,566,653 broker non-votes. This indicates broad support for the compensation program as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Were there broker non-votes at the Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) 2026 annual meeting?
Yes. There were 5,566,652 or 5,566,653 broker non-votes on director elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation, but none on the auditor ratification proposal, where brokers could vote shares without specific instructions.